House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects
Read full article: House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projectsThe House has approved bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects and limiting judicial review.
Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Read full article: Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop herBrian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office.
House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
Read full article: House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workersThe House voted to repeal President Donald Trump's executive order from earlier this year that aimed to remove collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests
Read full article: Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contestsThe Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes.
Maine's moderate US House member will face a Democratic primary challenge during reelection fight
Read full article: Maine's moderate US House member will face a Democratic primary challenge during reelection fightMaine's state auditor and former secretary of state, Matt Dunlap, has announced he will challenge Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in the midterm primary.
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat Golden
Read full article: Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat GoldenFormer Maine Gov. Paul LePage, an early supporter of President Donald Trumpโs first successful White House bid and a polarizing figure in state politics, says he is running for Congress in a competitive district.
'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 yearโs 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 Maineโs 2nd Congressional District will consider the political future of three-term Rep. Jared Golden in one of the nationโs 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 approves $1.9T virus relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checks
Read full article: Congress approves $1.9T virus relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checksHouse Majority Whip James Clyburn of S.C., center, walks through Statuary Hall before the vote on the Democrat's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Washington. โHelp is here,โ Biden tweeted moments after the roll call, which ended with applause from Democratic lawmakers. AdThe measure addresses Democratsโ campaign promises and Bidenโs 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. On the relief bill, progressives had to swallow big concessions to solidify moderate support.