BANGOR— Maine congressional hopeful Emily Cain says she’s raised more than $385,000 in the first quarter, lifting her fundraising total over $1 million. The Democrat running for the 2nd District said her fundraising report to be filed later this week with the Federal Election Commission will show that she has $785,000 cash on hand, indicating […]
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Apple pits privacy against FBI’s security argument before Congress
Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed FBI Director James B. Comey about the bureau’s demands that Apple help it unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers. The Justice Department and FBI have tried to cast the issue as narrowly focused on one iPhone, but Comey acknowledged that if the government succeeds in this […]
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Rep. Chellie Pingree targets food waste with legislation
PORTLAND — Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on Monday proposed sweeping new legislation that seeks to reduce food waste in the United States with a system of new tax credits and a redesign of food expiration date notices. Pingree said as much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, including uneaten […]
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Pressure builds on Paul Ryan to run for House speaker
WASHINGTON — The pressure is on Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP vice presidential nominee in 2012, to run for House speaker in the chaotic aftermath of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s sudden decision to abandon his campaign for the post. “I’ve talked with Paul Ryan. He’s talking to people. I think he’d make a great speaker,” […]
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Rep Kevin McCarthy withdraws candidacy for House speaker
“If we are going to unite and stay strong, we need a new face to do that.”-Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has withdrawn his candidacy for House Speaker.Learn more: http://to.pbs.org/1LoysZs Posted by PBS NewsHour on Thursday, October 8, 2015 WASHINGTON — In a stunning move, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday withdrew his candidacy for speaker of […]
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U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy announces candidacy for House speaker
WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is officially declaring his candidacy for House speaker to replace John Boehner. Boehner announced his resignation on Friday under pressure from conservatives. McCarthy, who is Boehner’s No. 2, sent a letter to GOP lawmakers on Monday pledging to fight for conservative principles — and asking for their support […]
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1st Congressional District candidates offer lively debate
PORTLAND — The first of several debates by the candidates for Maine’s 1st Congressional District revealed differing takes on subjects as varied as recreational marijuana and the best way to combat ISIS terrorists. All three candidates — incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree, Republican Isaac Misiuk and independent Richard Murphy — attended the televised debate hosted by […]
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Alden Smith announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat
PORTLAND — Two Maine men have announced plans to run for Congress. Thirty-one-year-old Alden Smith of Sangerville says he’s running in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. The seat is now held by Democrat Mike Michaud, who’s likely to run for governor instead of re-election to Congress. Smith says he’s a former Navy […]