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'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
Read full article: 'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut governmentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has accomplished the seemingly unexpected, keeping his Republican majority in line to fund the government.
Harris eyes a rural Maine congressional district in a hunt for every possible electoral vote
Read full article: Harris eyes a rural Maine congressional district in a hunt for every possible electoral voteOne of the largest, coldest and most rural congressional districts in the country could figure prominently in this year’s presidential election.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Read full article: Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majorityDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting
Read full article: Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shootingVoters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will consider the political future of three-term Rep. Jared Golden in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.
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Maine's Golden is lone Democrat to vote down COVID-19 bill
Read full article: Maine's Golden is lone Democrat to vote down COVID-19 billGolden was the only Democrat lawmaker to break with his party and vote against the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Rep. Jared Golden, who has represented Maine's 2nd Congressional District since 2019, was the only lawmaker from either party to break ranks on the bill. AdThe only other Democrat to oppose the relief bill in its first time through the House was Kurt Schrader of Oregon. It was the sole congressional district in New England to support President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Lewiston is about 35 miles north of Portland, the largest city in the state and the heart of the very liberal 1st Congressional District.
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Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Democrats
Read full article: Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for DemocratsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., pose after signing the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill during an enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Washington. AdThe measure addresses Democrats’ campaign promises and Biden’s top initial priority of easing a one-two punch that first hit the country a year ago. According to a CNN poll released Wednesday, the relief bill is backed by 61% of Americans, including nearly all Democrats, 58% of independents and 26% of Republicans. Democrats control the Senate, split 50-50, only because Vice President Kamala Harris gives them the winning vote in tied roll calls. On the relief bill, progressives had to swallow big concessions to solidify moderate support.