As lawmakers fight to include major priorities in the end-of-the-year spending package, her voice will be key to increasing patient access to generic medicines and promoting a fairer market.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pivot away from blind pro-Ukraine militarism is just political brinkmanship
It’s discouraging that long-overdue public questioning of continued U.S. funding for Ukraine’s defense is being waged by the most extreme Republican partisans.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers will suffer because of far-right intransigence in Washington
The long list of harmful cuts sought by Republican lawmakers must be rejected in full.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Potential federal shutdown looms over Bar Harbor
Tourism-based businesses are wary of the possibility that Acadia National Park will close heading into peak foliage season, but say Mount Desert Island has plenty to offer and they will remain open for business regardless.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Just days from a government shutdown, no agreement is in sight
House Republicans have turned their efforts to long-term funding, while the Senate will start moving forward on a short-term solution.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden seeks bipartisan funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Finding ‘the sweet spot’ for the U.S. sugar program
Common-sense reforms in the 2023 farm bill could help small food manufacturers, in Maine and nationwide, grow and thrive.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Too hot to ignore – much more action is needed to fight climate change
We need to immediately develop and implement an aggressive national, science-based climate plan, including a panel that evaluates and reports on our progress and recommends needed adjustments.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Increased security a must for nation’s election workers
Oregon, Colorado and Maine enacted or increased penalties for threats against election workers. But a nationwide threat requires a nationwide response.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal funding reminds us of Maine public libraries’ potential
A shot in the arm for libraries across the state rightly focuses on the expanded role that they’re playing in our communities.