Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: Unemployment, not the deficit, is the biggest drag on the economy

by WILLIAM WINGER and LAWRENCE WINGER January 14, 2013

The government should be boosting demand with stimulus, not dampening it with cuts.

The governor continues to berate work done in Maine’s schools, but claims he’s pro-student.

All sides of the issue should be able to agree on mandatory background checks for all sales.

by LINDA RIER January 13, 2013

When someone can’t pay his bills, the credit card company stops extending credit limits.

Once people are shut out of the work force, they face a lifetime of economic trouble.

by MARTIN JONES January 12, 2013

If there is no consequence to deficit spending, the government will never stop doing it.

Legislators from both parties will have to work together to come up with a better plan.

by ALEXANDER STEVENS January 11, 2013

Congressional Democrats shouldn’t try to compromise with Republican extremists.

by The Chicago Tribune January 11, 2013

The same irresponsible attitude that caused the financial crisis is still on display.

Maine’s government should focus on cutting costs, not just the number of people in the program.