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Published
February 17, 2021

Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump

Collins acknowledges the party's dissatisfaction, but says it's time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
Published
February 21, 2019

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.
Published
February 21, 2019

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.
Published
February 21, 2019

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?
Published
February 10, 2019

On patrol with Washington’s plastic-straw cop

The ban took effect in January; fines will be levied beginning in June.

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Published
January 23, 2019

Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz

The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
Published
December 11, 2018

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.
Published
December 6, 2018

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.
Published
October 21, 2018

Maine Observer: Missing the better angels of our nature

A visit to Washington leaves us mourning a country that is forgotten.
Published
October 14, 2018

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.