Gov. LePage – with House Republicans’ help – is using families, seniors, the disabled and the uninsured as a pawn in an attempt to roll back livable wages.
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Dana Milbank:Government turning the United States into a banana republic
The clownish actions of lawmakers means no chance to pass legislation meaningful to the public.
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Commentary: Data analysis useful in identifying Medicare fraud, but has limitations and requires caution
Prosecutors must take into account that certain physicians who prescribe medications or order patient procedures will stand out among their peers for perfectly innocent reasons.
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Leonard Pitts: Inaction on gun laws boils down to three not-so-simple words
Before the U.S. can join the ranks of more sensible nations with less crime, we must admit, ‘I was wrong.’
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State Rep. Golden: Voters have chance to expand vital home care options
A proposal on the ballot this fall would help prevent ill loved ones from being forced from their homes.
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Maine Voices: Company’s mission is to dupe Mainers into feeling good about cruelty to animals
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is working with a Virginia firm that hopes to sugarcoat animal trapping with words like ‘harvest.’
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Kathleen Parker: Real hero of royal wedding was the father of the bride
Amid the fantasy and family drama, I saw only a man who wanted to make his daughter proud.
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State Sen. Diamond: Mainers need lawmakers to put aside ‘blame game’ and move forward
With school funding, direct-care workers’ pay, road spending and tax conformity in limbo, Augusta shouldn’t waste any more time.
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Maine Voices: Public trust in Town Hall far eclipses support for State House, Congress
It requires a huge leap of faith to depend on seldom-seen state and federal politicians.
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Chamber CEO: Portland mayor’s divisive politics bode ill for businesses
His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.