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Commentary: Obamacare editorial ignored the ‘repeal and replace’ scenario, Maine Republican chief says

by Jason Savage Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

We owe it to Congress to let them work toward sustainable solutions for our health care needs.

by Sally Breen Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2017January 26, 2017

We cannot stand by and allow Congress to pass a budget of $1 trillion for the nuclear weapons industry.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post January 26, 2017January 25, 2017

A chastened Sean Spicer wallked back some of the more absurd statements from his national debut.

by Meredith Strang Burgess Special to the Press Herald January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

For every dollar spent on family planning programs the government saves about $7 in future costs.

by Rebecca Boulos Special to the Press Herald January 26, 2017January 25, 2017

Sen. Collins should join Sen. King in opposing Scott Pruitt, who lacks environmental expertise.

by Leonard Pitts January 25, 2017January 24, 2017

He lies when the truth can be easily verified – and his team also offers what they call ‘alternative facts.’

by Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

The federal government then uses the data to make funding decisions based on progress made.

Enthusiasm is lacking for the voter-approved minimum wage increase that should be your party’s bread and butter.

by KATHLEEN PARKER January 24, 2017January 23, 2017

President Trump’s inaugural speech showed that he hasn’t changed – he’s still all fist and in your face.

by CHARLES LAWTON January 24, 2017January 23, 2017

It won’t be easy to determine what’s ‘fair’ and what’s ‘effective’ for the 490 broadly different municipalities in Maine.