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Trump sues Manhattan DA who subpoenaed his tax returns

by JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

The president is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.

by Connie Garber Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2019December 27, 2019

The senator’s constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won’t answer them at town hall forums.

by Sarah Austin Special to the Press Herald September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

Starting in 2020, the poorest households in our state will no longer pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthiest do.

Citizens who are working together have more power than individuals who are deciding what they want to buy.

The poorest residents will pay a smaller percentage of their income in taxes than the wealthiest, the Maine Center for Economic Policy says.

by RACHEL SIEGEL The Washington Post August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

The president has doubled down on his calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.

by Mike Enzi Special to the Press Herald August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

The problem stems from an aging population and rising health care costs – not from the 2017 tax reform.

Large conservative Christian congregations are being enlisted in the drive to put the new laws on hold before they take effect in September.

by Valerie Strauss The Washington Post August 2, 2019August 1, 2019

The moderators have been ignoring one of the country’s most important civic institutions.

Town officials weigh increasing the eligibility threshold, and improving outreach.