federal budget

Published
May 12, 2022

Commentary: Democrats are flunking Pandemic 101

Passing a stalled federal spending bill for vaccines and other COVID-fighting measures would be good for the country and the party. It shouldn’t be so hard to do.
Published
April 10, 2022

Jim Fossel: Biden’s budget just more tax and spend

Conservatives know that deficit reduction should come from cutting expenditures, not raising taxes.
Published
March 3, 2022

Maine Voices: On 61st anniversary, Peace Corps preparing to meet the moment

HR 1456 will make reforms to many Peace Corps programs and advance ideas for incorporating racial justice and equity in agency activities.
Published
December 30, 2021

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must come to the table and help pass funding bills now

When it comes to our water, wildlife and environment in Maine, there’s no place to play politics.
Published
December 29, 2021

Sen. Collins: In 2021, I’ve focused on helping Mainers weather public health, economic crisis

As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I also have supported investments in Maine’s communities.
Published
December 15, 2021

Commentary: Congress slouches as Postal Service workers hustle

If passed, the Postal Reform Act would strengthen a public service whose mission is to provide universal, affordable service.
Published
December 2, 2021

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

The measure now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
Published
November 13, 2021

Another View: U.S. should be realistic about missile defense

Spending more on unproven technologies is the wrong way to protect against emerging threats.
Published
October 25, 2021

Billionaire tax takes shape, faces critics, as Biden pushes for budget deal

Resolving the revenue side is key as the Democrats scale back what had been a $3.5 trillion plan, insisting all the new spending will be fully funded.
Published
September 29, 2021

Biden can’t budge fellow Democrats so far, with $3.5 trillion overhaul at stake

Two senators, from West Virginia and Arizona, hold the keys to unlocking the stalemate over the president’s sweeping vision, the heart of his campaign pledges.