Bevin, an ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement the same day election officials across Kentucky double-checked vote totals at his request.
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Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs
The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Second U.S. official heard Trump’s call with Sondland, says AP source
The ambassador to the European Union spoke on a cellphone while in a restaurant in Kiev, Ukraine, and the president’s voice could be overheard.
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Joe Walsh files to challenge Trump in New Hampshire
Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh officially gives President Donald Trump two major primary challengers in the early voting state.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Ex-Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick launches ‘Hail Mary’ bid for president
In Concord, N.H., he registers to appear on the ballot in the first-in-the-nation primary, expected to be held on Feb. 11.
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DHHS commissioner to brief lawmakers on budget committee
Jeanne Lambrew is scheduled to appear before the Appropriations Committee to discuss Medicaid expansion, wait lists for services for disabled adults and other issues.
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Ann Peoples, a longtime lawmaker and Westbrook public servant, dies at 72
Peoples was serving her fifth term in the Maine House of Representatives and had served with a host of Westbrook-area city councils, boards and civic groups over the years.
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Bill Weld files to challenge Trump in New Hampshire primary
Bill Weld the first major Republican challenger to officially challenge President Donald Trump in the the primary.
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Conservative group takes aim at Jared Golden for backing impeachment inquiry
The Club for Growth wants to see a Republican defeat the first-term 2nd District Democratic congressman next year.
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Here’s a short guide on what you need to know as impeachment inquiry goes public
The who, what, where and when – in a nutshell.