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PublishedNovember 21, 2013
U.S. Senate votes to curb filibusters
The move comes as Republicans use filibusters at unprecedented rates: Of the 168 filibusters in history against presidential nominees, half have been by Republicans in the last four-plus years.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
Senate approves landmark gay rights legislation
But despite the bipartisan vote, chances are dim that the House will pass or even vote on the bill.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2013
Maine moms, activists rally for changes in chemical safety bill
Critics say a bill in the Senate would undermine states’ efforts to protect consumers.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013
Shenna Bellows launches effort to unseat Susan Collins
The Democrat, the first to challenge the popular incumbent U.S. senator, is in her first run for office.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2013
Maine Sen. King offers to be bridge between parties
He calls the shutdown ‘ridiculous and totally unnecessary.’
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PublishedOctober 5, 2013
Collins offers plan to end shutdown
The Maine senator would eliminate a controversial tax on medical devices.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013
Flood of Syria opposition puts pressure on Maine’s lawmakers
'In all my years of public service, this is just about the most difficult decision I've ever had to deal with,' Angus King says.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2013
Booker, Lonegan win NJ special US Senate primaries
A rising star in the Democratic Party and a Republican former mayor won their parties' primaries on Tuesday to set up a campaign of political and stylistic contrasts.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013
Vermont legislator’s bill aims to put damper on fires
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy's plan would give tax credit for installation of sprinklers in old buildings.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
Voting record belies King’s independence
The former Maine governor often votes with Democrats, but he's finding his niche as a deal-maker.
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