Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.
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Republican candidate in disputed North Carolina race won’t run again
Mark Harris used a political operative accused of ballot fraud.
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Maine must beef up mental health and addiction services, chief justice tells lawmakers
In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley calls for more treatment, safe and sober housing, and facilities for youths in crisis.
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In first subpoenas, House targets family separation at border
The House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Trump administration officials over the separations of families at the southern border.
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House OKs Democrats’ bill blocking Trump emergency on wall
Now it goes to the Republican Senate, and the president has already said he will veto the measure if it passes both houses of Congress.
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Senate committee grills drug company execs on high prescription prices
Some of the drug companies had requested private meetings with senators to discuss pricing policies, but lawmakers said the meetings needed to be public.
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Cohen expected to claim lying, racism and cheating by Trump
The president’s former lawyer will testify behind closed doors today.
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Trump tamps down expectations as he heads to summit with Kim
Beset by turmoil at home, the president is eager to claim an attention-grabbing victory at his meeting in Vietnam with the North Korean leader.
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Bill calling for Maine employers to offer paid sick time draws conflicting testimony
Backers of the requirement say it would promote healthier workplaces and attract younger workers to the state, while opponents say it would be a financial hardship for small businesses.
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Mills pulls Maine out of governors group that advocates offshore oil and gas
Former Gov. Paul LePage joined the group in 2015 and was the only New England governor in the coalition, staffed by oil and gas lobbyists.