The breakdown comes as the 2 sides fail to broker the divide over the scope of the president’s sweeping infrastructure investment and how to pay for it.
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NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
The durable clout of the National Rifle Association shows how difficult it is to claw back control from a lobbying powerhouse that has deep roots in the American political system.
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Maine Senate confirms Mills’ second pick for PUC
Patrick Scully, an attorney who specialized in energy and utility issues, will join the 3-member Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Election Day arrives in cities and towns across Maine
Voters will cast ballots Tuesday on school budgets, and some communities are choosing candidates and deciding whether to pass new ordinances.
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‘A lot of anxiety’ for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
Fed up by the delays, some senators are ready to change the rules to eliminate the filibuster, which they blame for the inaction.
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Maine Senate advances bill to provide free meals to all students
The legislation, which carries a price of $34 million, won unanimous support from lawmakers, who said it would help students avoid stigma and improve learning.
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‘Do not come’: Harris seeks ‘hope at home’ for Guatemalans
The American vice president emphasizes the need for action to improve the situation on the ground for Guatemalans, who she said don’t want to leave their homeland but are forced to by poor living conditions.
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Lawsuit seeks to split upcoming power line ballot question into three issues
Rep. Christopher Caiazzo, D-Scarborough, filed the lawsuit last week in Cumberland County Superior Court.
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Manchin’s opposition clouds future of Dems’ elections bill
The West Virginia senator says the bill is too broad and would lead to more division.
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Republicans aim to revive Fauci attacks after email trove released
The White House is clearly standing with the doctor, despite the onslaught of criticism.