Politics

"The hearts and minds of our enemy are more valuable to this Government than my son's blood," states Karen Vaughn, mother of U.S. Navy Seal, Aaron Vaugh who was killed with other members of the now famous Seal Team 6 when the chopper they were in was shot down by the Taliban in Afghanistan, in August of 2011.

Karen Vaughn's statement came as part of her riveting testimony at a press conference held this week at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Karen and her husband were joined at the press conference by other family members of our slain special operations soldiers, retired military Generals, Admirals, former Seals, and Congressmen to speak out as a unified "whistle-blower" group, unified in its message.

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With our own minimum wage battle underway here in Maine, the fight for higher wages goes on everywhere. In NYC, some fast food workers are picketing for increased wages and the establishment of a union

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Some say that actress Ashley Judd's ultra liberal views were a bit too much for the voting public in Kentucky, as she has opted not to run for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently being held by mega-experienced, R-Ky, Mitch Mc

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Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41.

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44-year-old, Ashley Judd, has announced that she maybe be seeking senate candidacy in for the state of Kentucky.

Judd, who is well-known as the daughter of country star, Naomi Judd, and the half-sister of country great, Wynonna, is also an accomplished actress, a humanitarian, and political activist

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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, enjoyed lunch today with the Bangor Noontime Rotary Club, of which she is an honorary member.

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The Bangor Daily News has submitted letters to area police departments under the Maine Freedom of Access Act requesting the names, addresses and dates of birth of concealed weapons permit holders.

Meanwhile, Gov. Paul LePage said in a statement that he feared the request "will incite fear among gun owners and non-gun owners alike regarding their safety."

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Maine Gov. Paul LePage is one of the least popular governors in the United States, but a new poll finds he could still be tough to beat in a reelection campaign under certain circumstances.

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It bothers me when elected public servants do things that are so fiscally impractical, especially at a time when millions of Americans are unemployed yet doling out record tax dollars to keep the nation afloat

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It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.

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