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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
The House was expected to vote on the legislation very late Sunday or Monday and Senate action would follow.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Congress averts shutdown but fight continues over pandemic relief
Weekend sessions are on tap, and House leaders hope for a vote Sunday on the massive package.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Angus King calls on streaming services to help Americans binge-watch through the holidays
Maine’s senator calls on Netflix, HBO, Disney, Amazon and Apple to offer free streaming to encourage people to stay home for Christmas.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia
The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Snags on COVID-19 relief will likely force weekend session in Congress
Negotiators managed to keep their frustrations in check, at least publicly, even as the chances for announcing a deal Thursday seemed to slip away.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump supporters grapple with Biden’s win
Coming to terms with a pile of evidence is difficult for many.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Brazil, Mexico presidents among last to congratulate Biden
Both are seen as close to Donald Trump.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans acknowledge Biden’s victory
But President Trump still pledges to press forward with almost nonexistent legal options.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Direct payments included as agreement nears on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill
Negotiators are close to agreement on legislation that would extend direct payments of perhaps $600 to most Americans.