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Editorials

Published
January 6, 2011

Our View: LePage crystal clear on priorities for Maine

The new governor vows to make Maine a good place to do business, to the benefit of all.
Published
January 5, 2011

Our View: Senators shouldback filibuster reform

The lame-duck session produced a long list of accomplishments, but it's nothing compared to what didn't get done by the last Congress, mostly as a result of a logjam in the Senate.<br /><br /> The Senate did not adopt a budget, and government spending keeps getting extended in short-term chunks. More than 125 executive department nominees have not been considered, nearly two years into the start of the Obama administration. Nearly 50 U.S. District Court seats are vacant around the country as a result of the Senate's failure to take action on their nominations. <br /><br />
Published
January 4, 2011

Our View: As oil prices rise,better options are available

Wood pellets and natural gas have advantages that are now becoming more affordable.
Published
January 3, 2011

Another View: Bill to aid 9/11 first responders was important to pass

Maine's representatives worked hard to come up with a version that could meet the need.
Published
January 3, 2011

Our View: House prices go ‘soft’ (like a limp balloon)

A third month of decline shows one of the economy's mainsprings remains unwound.

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Published
January 2, 2011

Our View: Baldacci’s legacy forged in time of turmoil

The true test of his administration came at the end of his term, when hard times hit.
Published
January 2, 2011

Another View: New START treaty received more than enough debate

The arms reduction treaty was not rushed through Congress as an editorial claimed.
Published
January 1, 2011

Our View: Will U.S. troops really leave Iraq this year?

The government says it wants them out, but Iran remains next door, fomenting violence.
Published
December 31, 2010

Our View: Jobs and growth: A real chicken-and-egg problem

American corporations won't invest profits at home until demand for products grows.
Published
December 31, 2010

Our View: Make an early resolution to fight underage drinking

New Year's Eve is a good opportunity to speak clearly about the risks posed by alcohol.