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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Reform bill would allow DACA recipients to give back to U.S.

by Fernando Martinez Special to the Press Herald April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

A USM student who’s lived here since he was 4 sees the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 as a sign of hope.

Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers consider bills to reinstate asylum seekers’ access to welfare benefits

by Kevin Miller April 12, 2019April 19, 2019

Welfare reforms pushed by former Gov. Paul LePage and the Republican-controlled Legislature eight years ago eliminated access to some assistance programs for non-citizens.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump says plan to release detainees in ‘sanctuary cities’ still alive

by David Nakamura, Josh Dawsey, John Wagner, Rachael Bade Washington Post April 12, 2019April 13, 2019

The president’s tweet contradicts statements issued by the White House and Homeland Security saying the proposal wasn’t being considered anymore.

Op-eds, Opinion

Marc A. Thiessen: Yes, America needs walls – but the country is not ‘full’

by Marc A. Thiessen April 12, 2019April 11, 2019

With businesses scrambling to find workers, we need immigrants to keep the Trump boom going.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Trump should run Homeland Security like a business

by Chet Lunner Special to the Press Herald April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Choose candidates with proven abilities and relevant experience for critical leadership positions – don’t leave them empty or hire presidential pals.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump widens purge of Homeland Security leadership

by By Nick Miroff, Toluse Olorunnipa, Josh Dawsey and Carol D. Leonnig The Washington Post April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

The White House announced the removal of U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles, the latest in a series of departures from the department.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Secret Service chief’s departure comes amid broader White House shakeup

by By Toluse Olorunnipa and Carol D. Leonnig Washington Post April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles will be stepping down from his post, the latest in a string of departures from President Donald Trump’s administration. Alles “has done a great job at the agency over the last two years, and the President is thankful for his over 40 years of service to […]