Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine argues that the relaxed rules debase the institution of the Senate and joked, ‘I plan to wear a bikini tomorrow to the Senate floor.’
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Auction will include 1941 Plymouth owned by Margaret Chase Smith
The late U.S. senator’s car will be auctioned Sunday with a starting bid of $7,500, but Thomaston Place Auction Galleries estimates it will sell for at least twice that amount.
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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
President Biden said he would sign the bill into law as soon as possible. “This bipartisan agreement is a big win for our economy and the American people,” the president said.
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Democrats pressure Republicans on debt limit, spending cuts
No one expects the House’s bill, which would increase the nation’s borrowing authority as well as cut spending, will reach President Biden’s desk.
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Biden’s official entry to 2024 race shapes House and Senate fight
Biden’s formal entry into the 2024 campaign clarifies the contours of down-ballot races.
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Republican leader McConnell remains in hospital with concussion after fall
The Kentucky senator, who’s 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped.
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Bill would hide home addresses of congressional candidates
Maine lawmakers consider measure to keep residential addresses off campaign paperwork for contenders for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
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Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia.
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Collins says Republican Party needs to take ‘hard look’ at itself
Maine’s senior senator says the national party needs to be more inclusive and must win over moderates and young people.