A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The Senate votes to confirm the nomination of Kelly Craft to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.
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Collins’ vote on border wall measure becomes fodder for Democrats
The Maine Democratic Party faults her for voting against an amendment on Trump’s border wall, but she says it was the wrong legislation to address presidential overreach.
Posted inOpinion, Uncategorized
Jim Fossel: Moderates should run for Senate, not president
The chamber would function as the Founders intended if there were more centrists from both parties.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s time to replace the suicide hotline with a 3-digit dialing code
The FCC recommends that Congress set aside 988 for the hotline. Now let’s get it done.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine has common-sense remedy for gerrymandering
Other states should pay attention to how we draw political lines.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump administration is bungling a good (yes, good) proposal
Moving a few federal agencies out of Washington could boost local economies and better connect the government to Americans.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Deficit would be zero if not for tax cuts
Maine Sen. Angus King rightly punctures the persistent claim that tax cuts pay for themselves.
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Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence
Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.
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Maine Voices: Congressional delegation should press for nuclear de-escalation
Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.