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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Pingree co-sponsors resolution to investigate 147 members of Congress for role in insurrection
Enacted after the Civil War, the 14th Amendment prohibits membership for those who have 'engaged in insurrection or rebellion' against the U.S.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Maine’s members of Congress respond: ‘This doesn’t happen. It’s America.’
The state's senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
BIW gets another destroyer project after Congress overrides Trump’s defense bill veto
Bath Iron Works will add another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to its schedule after the Senate and House voted override President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
Trump, allies launch desperate bid to get Congress to undo Biden’s election
The president's unprecedented attempt to overturn the presidential election is splitting the Republican Party.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2020
Fate of Trump’s $2,000 stimulus checks now rests with Republican-led Senate
Despite approval by the House, it remains unclear if enough Senate Republicans will shelve their opposition to higher payments to support the president’s request.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2020
Jim Fossel: Federal aid should go directly to people who need it
Congress showed it can act when it has to, but it must do a better job of targeting assistance.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Republicans block $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID-19 aid in chaos, goes to Florida
Democrats will try again with a roll call vote on a new bill Dec. 28, when the House also plans a vote to override Trump’s veto on the National Defense Authorization Act.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2020
With a video filmed in secret, Trump keeps sowing chaos
The president spoke into the camera not to deliver warm Christmas wishes, but to threaten to detonate Congress’ $900 billion COVID-19 relief and year-end package.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Congress averts shutdown but fight continues over pandemic relief
Weekend sessions are on tap, and House leaders hope for a vote Sunday on the massive package.
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