Imaad Zuberi will plead guilty to making illegal campaign contributions to several American political candidates on behalf of foreign nationals.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more
At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their “Fighting for Maine” agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House Democrats plan 1st formal vote on impeachment inquiry
Also Monday, a former national security official defied a House subpoena, escalating a standoff between Congress and the White House over who will testify in the impeachment inquiry.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Rep. Katie Hill resigning from Congress amid ethics investigation
The Democrat from California is facing allegations that she had an intimate relationship with a staff member.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Election 2019: Auburn School Committee At-Large
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine delegation applauds U.S. military’s role in death of ISIS leader
But they stress that the Islamic State remains a threat and the U.S. must continue to combat violent extremism.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills creates new group to try to stop elder abuse
Her executive order will create an Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Out-of-state donors flood Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race
In a campaign that could decide control of the Senate in 2020, they make the vast majority of $200-plus donations to Susan Collins and Sara Gideon.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
At least five House Democrats called Bill Clinton’s impeachment a ‘lynching’ in 1998
At least five House Democrats compared the impeachment proceedings of President Bill Clinton to a “lynching” or to a “lynch mob” in 1998. The comments came to light after President Trump on Tuesday compared the impeachment inquiry to a “lynching.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 5
Leroy Walker is running unopposed for re-election.