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Published
July 11, 2020

Commentary: War on terror survives Rand Paul’s attempt to end it

Yet the senator from Kentucky is right to point out that Congress is abdicating its responsibility.
Published
July 7, 2020

Ex-Maine labor chief: Shoring up our unemployment system requires more than state action alone

States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.
Published
July 7, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘No one is above the law’ – except members of Congress

They cannot be held accountable for any lies they tell as part of their official work, the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause states.
Published
July 4, 2020

Another View: Don’t let COVID-19 cause surge of evictions

Congress must do more to help renters stay in their homes.
Published
June 27, 2020

Another View: It’s going to be a Clark Griswold kind of summer

Federal lawmakers overcome partisan divisions to pass legislation that invests wisely in our outdoors – at a time when we're ready for family road trips.

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Published
June 27, 2020

Maine congressional delegation supports more coronavirus relief, but priorities vary

All four of the state's delegates to Congress back more aid for state and local governments, however, opinions differ on whether to send another round of stimulus checks directly to Maine households.
Published
June 26, 2020

Commentary: Federal COVID response a missed opportunity to help Maine fishermen

With real economic relief and a carefully developed support structure, the seafood industry can feed Americans and jump-start its next stage.
Published
June 23, 2020

Commentary: Federal COVID-19 relief package for logging, trucking companies deserves support

Maine’s trade association led early efforts to seek what would be the first direct aid to loggers and forest truckers of the pandemic.
Published
June 22, 2020

Our View: ‘Dreamers’ need more than high court’s reprieve

Immigrants who grew up in America and know no other home deserve permanent status and a path to citizenship.
Published
June 21, 2020

Our View: Maine schools will need money to reopen

Cleaning, transportation and schedule changes will add costs to already-stretched local budgets it Congress doesn't act.