Residents ages 55 to 64 would be hit hardest by Congress’ overhaul, and small-town Maine could see premiums jump sevenfold under the House plan.
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How much is Donald Trump’s travel and protection costing?
Analysis: Trump is on track to spend $1 billion in four years housing his wife in New York and vacationing in Florida virtually every week.
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Former U.S. attorney for Maine reflects on his sudden ouster
Thomas Delahanty says he knew his time as the state’s top federal lawyer would soon be over when Donald Trump was elected, but the way it was handled caught him a bit off guard.
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Our View: Maine delegation should unite against proposed EPA cutbacks
The president’s plan would erode funding to enforce air and water protections, and harm Mainers’ quality of life.
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Trump’s allies criticize severity of proposed cuts in his first budget
Many doubt that slashing domestic programs is the right strategy, and defense hawks call the $54 billion increase in Pentagon spending inadequate.
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Maine’s congressional delegation responds to Trump budget
All four members express concerns about the effects.
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Deep cuts in Trump’s proposed budget would have dramatic impact in Maine
The state stands to lose funding for a range of programs and services, but would benefit from a beefed-up military budget.
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If you’re a poor person in America, Trump’s budget is not for you
Among programs on the chopping block is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, which has served as a critical safety net for Mainers during harsh winters.
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Internal Trump administration data undercuts argument for travel ban
The two reports suggest the travel ban the president wants to implement is not likely to be effective in curbing the threat of terrorism, sources say. .
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Republican health plan: How much the rich would gain and the elderly poor would lose
In all, the bill provides $883 billion in tax relief by repealing almost all of the taxes enacted under the Affordable Care Act, according to the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation.