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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Senate confirms Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state; nasty showdowns over others
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee push two nominees to a full Senate vote by changing the rules while Democrats are out of the room boycotting.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Groups press Portland officials to stand up to Trump, add immigrant protections
They want to let police resist helping federal agents enforce immigration laws, but stop short of seeking a 'sanctuary city' designation.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Business leaders fear Trump travel ban will have chilling effect on Maine economy
The message to immigrants and threat of future policy changes will inhibit innovation and keep foreign workers badly needed by businesses from coming to the state, they say.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Greg Kesich: Reign of Gov. LePage offers preview, and lessons, for life under Trump
Their approaches are quite similar, and despite fierce opposition, no one has been able to derail them.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Congress seeking route to transit funding
Work begins Wednesday toward achieving Trump's campaign promises to fund infrastructure improvements.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Bannon making sure there’s no White House paper trail, intel source says
The intelligence official, who said he was willing to give the Trump administration the benefit of the doubt when it took office, is now deeply troubled by how things are being run.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Civic, religious leaders condemn Trump immigration order at Hallowell rally
The Capital Area New Mainers Project is sending a letter with more than 450 signatures to the new president opposing his immigration ban.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Sen. Collins says Trump’s education nominee may not have her vote
She has concerns about Betsy DeVos' unfamiliarity with a school-related disabilities laws, the latest of several stances the senator has taken opposing the president's statements and actions.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Democrats force delays on votes for 3 Trump Cabinet picks
But the Senate education committee votes 12-11 to send Trump's choice to head the Education Department, Betsy DeVos, to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Where’s Melania? A quiet start for a reluctant first lady
She's made no public appearances since a prayer service the morning after the inauguration, given no media interviews as first lady and has not indicated in any detail what she plans for her new role.
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