Maine’s lawmakers in Congress should focus on improving the Affordable Care Act, rather than repealing it.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted: Obamacare repeal, defense secretary
Lawmakers vote on measures related to repealing the Affordable Care Act and setting the budget for fiscal 2017.
Rep. Poliquin to join House Committee on Veterans Affairs
The representative for Maine’s 2nd District is among eight Republican congressmen joining the panel.
How Maine’s members of Congress voted: Obamacare, Israeli settlements
The House also re-elects Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as its speaker.
Maine Voices: Multiple fiscal New Year’s Days create uncertainty for after-school programs
Running a good program depends not just on funding, but on being able to plan on that funding.
Our View: Planned Parenthood right to brace for high-stakes fight
There’s justifiable fear of a renewed attack on the nonprofit, a source of basic health care for thousands in Maine.
Maine Voices: Military spending must be cost-effective and proportional to real threats
Obscenely irresponsible fiscal behavior in Defense Department spending needs to stop.
Our View: Broadband investment key to rural growth
Any infrastructure program should include a major commitment to internet expansion.
At New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine delegation touts bill favoring U.S.-made shoes
Rep. Bruce Poliquin calls the federal government’s delay in adopting such rules ‘shameful.’
How Maine’s members of Congress voted: Defense spending, VA reforms
Lawmakers voted on military spending and other measures.