Lawmakers in Maine have reported the largest spill in the state’s history and the sixth largest in the country in the past 30 years, involving thousands of gallons of AFFF containing PFAS chemicals. The spill occurred at a Brunswick airport, with 50,000 gallons of water accidentally mixed with the foam. Leaders in Maine are now seeking assistance in addressing this environmental incident.
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Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries
The Trump administration is considering implementing a new travel ban targeting citizens from as many as 43 countries, including a "red" list of 11 countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela to be outright barred from entering the United States. Additionally, an "orange" list of 10 countries would face travel restrictions with mandatory in-person interviews for visa applicants, such as Belarus and Pakistan. The State Department has been tasked with identifying countries with deficient vetting information,...
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