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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Carbon tax could pay off on two critical fronts
A levy on greenhouse gas emissions would both slow climate change and ease the debt.
Our View: Programs alone won’t fight homelessness
It will take a change of attitude to treat everyone with the dignity that they deserve.
Another View: Federal government should end election season inaction
Too much was put on hold during the campaign. Now it’s time to get to work.
Another View: Changes to Social Security, Medicare should reflect need
As our population ages, more will rely on these essential programs for older Americans.
Our View: Senators should listen to voters on taxes
As we head toward a fiscal cliff, Maine voters have been clear on how they want to avoid it.
Another View: Snowe does not put blame for dysfunction in the right place
Over-use of the filibuster by Republicans, including Snowe, led to the Senate’s problems.
Our View: New treasurer shouldrebut governor on bonds
It’s not right that Gov. LePage can sit on bond issues that have been approved by voters.
Our View: Maine Democrats given a second chance to lead
But if they overreach as the Republicans did, this opportunity might not last too long.
Another View: King editorial missed point about what Senate needs
Compromise and the ability to listen are needed more than another senator with an agenda.