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Nat’l organization for marriage flyer upsets candidate it praises and candidate it bashes

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Poet Shel Silverstein once noted that, “Some kind of help is the kind of help we all can do without.” While candidates targeted by independe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Maine":

"… s the intended beneficiaries are not enamored with them either.A reader in Maine wrote to alert us to one such situation, in a Maine statehouse race, where …"

"… hem either.A reader in Maine wrote to alert us to one such situation, in a Maine statehouse race, where the National Organization for Marriage is paying fo …"

"… which opposed the bill, has sent flyers to voters in McCabe’s Skowhegan, Maine, district reminding them that the Democrat voted for the bill and noting t …"

"… “thank him for standing for traditional marriage & securing a strong Maine future.”But both McCabe and Hale are crying foul.In a telephone intervie …"

Maine governor, legislators use 'F' grade as opportunity to push reform

By Caitlin Ginley

Maine's government plans to take action after receiving a F on the State Integrity Investigation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Maine":

"… iving an F grade on the State Integrity Investigation for corruption risk, Maine’s governor and state leaders plan to take legislative action. Maine rank …"

"… isk, Maine’s governor and state leaders plan to take legislative action. Maine ranks 46th among the 50 states.Gov. Paul LePage said in a statement t …"

"… te contracts.  “This is the direction we need to move in to improve Maine’s grade,” LePage said. “It’s clear that many states struggle with …"

"… it is an issue that I will continue to work on improving on behalf of the Maine taxpayer.” The bill has been approved in committee, but has not yet reac …"

Maine lawmakers, governor close ethics disclosure loopholes

By Naomi Schalit and John Christie

Lawmakers, Governor LePage close ethics disclosure loopholes

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"… vice based in Hallowell. You can contact the Maine Center here. …"

"… paying them. It is good for the health of our democracy and the people of Maine,” said LePage.“This will increase trust in the system and ensure that …"

"… cordingly.”LePage proposed the bill after a January investigation by the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting revealed that organizations run by to …"

"… hich co-sponsored a 50-state ethics-in-government study that recently gave Maine an “F," said, the bill’s passage “is an important step in the right …"

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PAC profile: House Majority PAC

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Democratic House members and candidates

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"… more than $1 million, is also the husband of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine.House Majority PAC worked closely with Majority PAC and American Brid …"

Daily Disclosure: U.S. Chamber drops $5.9 million on ad blitz

By Rachael Marcus

Ad blitz targets eight key Senate races with attack ads.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Maine":

"… D-Mo., and former Republican state treasurer Sarah Steelman$400,000 for “Mainers Know,” opposing former Maine Gov. Angus King, an independent$257,000 f …"

"… e treasurer Sarah Steelman$400,000 for “Mainers Know,” opposing former Maine Gov. Angus King, an independent$257,000 for “Dome” (aka “Not the Kin …"

"… d Wisconsin. But it has not commented on its ads in Virginia, Missouri and Maine.Until recently, the secretive Chamber only bought electioneering communica …"

"… , according to the Center for Responsive Politics.The ad attacking King in Maine has attracted attention because of his popularity in the state, The Washin …"

Daily Disclosure: GOP not giving up on Maine Senate race

By Rachael Marcus

Indpendent favored in Maine Senate race, conservative super PAC tied to RGA helps out Democratic opponent.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Maine":

"… more competitive by the retirement of senior Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe.Maine Freedom, a new super PAC, spent $137,000 on an ad supporting Cyn …"

"… itwhose mission is to elect Republican governors, is not involved with the Maine Freedom super PAC, according to spokesman Mike Schrimpf.“The RGA has zer …"

"… nsel, Mike Adams.”Target Enterprises, the group that made the ad buy for Maine Freedom, is a California-based media placement company. The president of t …"

"… irector for the 1996 presidential committee of former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan.Maine Freedom registered with the FEC as a super PAC on Aug. 16 and is …"

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IMPACT: New ethics effort in Maine

By Naomi Schalit and John Christie

Center's State Integrity Investigation triggers bipartisan initiative

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"… allowell. Email: Mainecenter@gmail.com. Web: pinetreewatchdog.org. …"

"… Democratic leader Emily Cain are responding to a national report that gave Maine government an “F” for its potential for corruption.Maine ranked 46th i …"

"… ort that gave Maine government an “F” for its potential for corruption.Maine ranked 46th in the “State Integrity Investigation” by three nonpartisa …"

"… sion that begins in January, 2013.“While the report didn’t reveal that Maine is corrupt, we have a lot of things to look at to do better,” Cain said, …"

George H.W. Bush — Revisited

By John Solomon

He’s 86 now, his eyebrows silver and his legs weakened by Parkinson’s-like symptoms. But as George Herbert Walker Bush approaches his twilig

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"… when he visited the Bush family at its vacation compound in Kennebunkport, Maine, and his daughter Chelsea needed a bathroom.“The then-Vice President too …"

The Abstinence Lobby’s Lone Wolf

By Joe Eaton

Most rich people hoping to influence federal policy are content to write checks to fund political campaigns or shuffle cash to advocacy grou

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"… mmittee approved an amendment to its health care bill from Utah Republican Orrin Hatch that would reinstate $50 million in annual funding to abstinence-only prog …"

Senate prepares for new battle over chemical plant security

By Jim Morris

Although he left his stressful job with the Environmental Protection Agency nearly seven years ago, Bob Bostock says there’s one scenario th

Excerpts from this story referencing "Maine":

"… , there would be job losses and even plant closures. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is sympathetic to their position and has introduced legislation that woul …"

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