They have put forward a proposal to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: USM is Maine’s metropolitan university
The state’s biggest city and economic engine should be an asset for higher education.
Another View: Cost of electricity infrastructure doesn’t vary with kilowatts used
Consumers who install renewable energy systems still have an obligation to pay their share of fixed costs.
Our View: Pilot program focuses on health, not sick care
A team-based approach to medicine is starting to help Mainers but needs more time to develop.
Our Views: Thumbs up, thumbs down: a week in Maine news
Record shredding, John Martin’s new fans and other items that caught our eye this week.
Another View: Merkel’s sanctions threat is what Putin needs to hear
Germany has the most to lose from an economic showdown with Russia, and the greatest capacity to influence and punish the country’s president.
Our View: Maine bridge safety barrier key suicide-prevention measure
A fence on a span between Prospect and Verona would stop those in crisis and give them time for reconsideration.
Another View: Economy still underperforming, U.S. job figures show
Serious action needs to be taken by federal and state leaders and lawmakers.
Our View: Reproductive-health bill should get support in Augusta
Expanding MaineCare family planning coverage will make a big difference in many lives.
Our View: CMP fee hike undercuts renewable-energy push
The cost increase would unfairly punish those committed to green power as well as investors.