As overdose deaths soar in Maine and nationwide, he squanders an opportunity to make a real difference.
Donald Trump
Posted inBusiness
Slashing regulations: Truck drivers, train engineers won’t be tested for sleep apnea
The government won’t push to monitor a disorder causing fatigue, reflecting President Trump’s continued distaste for rulemaking.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: High-wire verbal duel ushers in hot dog days of summer politics
Washington sniping helps explain why we can’t have a rational debate about immigration.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump says political base is ‘stronger than ever’ despite polling to the contrary
As evidence of his support among his base, Trump in his tweets cites recent campaign rallies he has held in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Ohio and West Virginia.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Key Obamacare subsidies must be maintained
Low-income Mainers could be hit hard if President Trump cuts payments that reduce out-of-pocket health care costs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: There’s no comparison between Nixon and Trump
Despite how his presidency ended, Richard M. Nixon was experienced and made progress.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Gun killings are actually highest in whitest areas
President Trump’s emphasis on gang crime is dishonest at best.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine regularly sells voter data it denied to feds
States have discretion in releasing details such as party affiliation and voting history, and lobbyists, campaigns and activists each pay $2,200 to access Maine’s voter rolls.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: George Mitchell’s take on Republican climate change denials falls short
The great former senator may recall times of bipartisanship, but the Republican Party is now the party of anti-truth.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Toyota, Mazda plant in U.S. may bring 4,000 jobs
The auto giants’ joint effort will produce 300,000 vehicles here instead of in Mexico as planned.