Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
d.c.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate intelligence panel will interview Michael Cohen on Tuesday
As part of the Russia investigation, President Trump’s former personal lawyer will speak to lawmakers in a closed door meeting.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting
The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What America really needs to do is abolish Congress
If the legislative branch won’t act as a check on the executive branch, then what is it for?
Posted inFood, Source
On patrol with Washington’s plastic-straw cop
The ban took effect in January; fines will be levied beginning in June.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress about to pass $867 billion farm bill. Here is what’s in it, and what’s not.
No cuts to food stamps or farm conservation programs are included, but the legislation would legalize hemp, expand farm subsidies amid trade wars and provide permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Report to Congress calls for raising gas tax to upgrade roads and bridges
The authors say $45 billion more is needed annually. The tax would have to rise to almost 30 cents a gallon within 10 years, and the diesel levy to about 40 cents, to bring in just $20 billion more annually.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Missing the better angels of our nature
A visit to Washington leaves us mourning a country that is forgotten.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
For Maine women in confirmation protest, the fight was personal
They traveled to Washington to oppose a controversial appointment to the Supreme Court, determined to tell their own stories and discover the power in being heard.