The system was broken 20 years ago when Congress gave away its war powers.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ABC exemptions help workers, protect small businesses
If Congress passes a proposal to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, Maine’s delegation should make sure it includes plenty of waivers.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Ex-Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, now a Mainer, marched on the Capitol on Jan. 6
The former Californian, who’s been called ‘Putin’s favorite congressman,’ confirmed he was at the march to protest the ‘stolen election’ but said he urged fellow protesters not to storm the Capitol.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Congress should stop rewarding Big Pharma with tax breaks for gouging patients
Maine’s congressional delegation should push to eliminate loopholes that allow this industry to dodge paying its fair share.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congress must act on wildfire prevention funding
It’s inconceivable that federal lawmakers have largely failed to act on one of the West’s most pressing issues.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: A police killing that changed history
A new generation of activists emerged after George Floyd’s murder.
Posted inNation & World
Congress passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bipartisan denunciation of the spate of brutal attacks that have proliferated during coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Pingree, Golden unveil earmark requests for federal funding of 20 Maine projects
Fire departments, water districts, community colleges and nonprofits are among candidates for member-requested congressional funds.
Posted inNation & World
Police reform bill gets new urgency in Congress, but the obstacles are the same
Lawmakers hope the conviction last week of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin could provide the tipping point after decades of failed attempts to overhaul policing tactics.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sens. King, Collins should give D.C. residents the same rights as Mainers
People who live in the nation’s capital lack not only voting representation in Congress but also sovereignty over local affairs.