7 h. ago Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills takes on US Senator Susan Collins

Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills takes on US Senator Susan Collins  Reuters

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12 h. ago Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

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12 h. ago Maine Gov. Janet Mills enters crowded Democratic race to unseat Susan Collins

Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court."

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12 h. ago Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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3 d. ago Democrat prematurely announces Senate campaign launch, but quickly deletes post

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills appears to have prematurely launched her campaign for the Senate on Friday and quickly deleted her announcement after realizing the mistake.

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4 d. ago Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner hopes his message lands with Maine voters

In Maine, oyster farmer and military veteran Graham Platner has become something of a phenomenon in his bid to topple Republican Sen. Susan Collins in next year's midterm election.

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5 d. ago Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats

Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats  CBS News

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6 d. ago Senate Democrats to force war powers vote aimed at blocking Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats

Senate Democrats to force war powers vote aimed at blocking Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats  CBS News

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1 week ago What's next after Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government?

No additional Democrats broke ranks during Wednesday's votes.

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1 week ago Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues

Congressional leaders continue to blame the opposing party for the shutdown.

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1 week ago Senate voting again on bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues

Congressional leaders continue to blame the opposing party for the shutdown.

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2 w. ago ‘It feels surreal to me’: legislation aimed at fentanyl awareness passes US Senate

‘It feels surreal to me’: legislation aimed at fentanyl awareness passes US Senate  Alaska's News Source

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4 w. ago GOP senator predicts 'tremendous pressure' to change law as Trump bill's Medicaid cuts loom

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, argued that she supported the big-ticket items in Trump's bill, but that as time goes on, Congress could face "tremendous pressure" to address steep Medicaid cuts.

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