The House has approved the Senate amendment to a bill (H.R. 266) to add $320 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which President Trump signed into law Friday.
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The Maine Millennial: COVID crisis wrong time for congressional recess
Why are members of Congress sitting around at home when there’s work to be done in D.C.?
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Now U.S. really needs infrastructure investment
Unlike other forms of stimulus spending, though, Congress could actually approach this in a fiscally prudent way.
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From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work
Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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MOFGA director: No Maine farm should go out of business during this pandemic
We need local, sustainable agriculture more than ever. Here’s how to make that happen.
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Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community’s Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.
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Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread
Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
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Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Citizens United has gotten old really fast
New campaign finance regulations are needed to keep the wealthiest Americans from buying federal elections.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
House passes bill to force federal action on ‘forever chemicals’ with Pingree, Golden amendments
The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.