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Dog Pardon Pursued By Maine Governor

Matthew McDonald

The principle of executive clemency is broad, says Main Governor Paul LePage, and he aims to defend it. Earlier this year he issued a pardon for a husky sentenced to death by a judge for attacking two smaller dogs in less than a year, but some state officials have said he doesn't have the power to do that.

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Maine Governor Vetoes Pro-Solar-Subsidy Bill

Matthew McDonald

Maine Governor Paul LePage, a Republican, said elderly people have the hardest time paying more money for electricity in order to provide government subsidies to solar-energy providers. Veto-proof majorities supported the measure in both houses of the Maine legislature, but it's not clear if those two-thirds margins will hold up on the final vote.

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