Maine restricts support services for major illnesses that needs understanding and care from all of us.
health care
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to end the government’s assault on the poor
Making it more difficult for the needy to obtain medical care violates the moral principles at the core of Christianity.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Poliquin defends health care vote, says he won’t advocate for or against monument
In a TV interview, Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the American Health Care Act would eliminate taxes and ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Follow concussion guidelines but still keep children active
Legitimate concerns about health shouldn’t steer kids away from healthy behaviors such as participating in sports.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Increase in community mental health funding will keep Mainers in state, out of ERs
Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-to fill positions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Democrat’s bill would create single-payer health care system
Dozens of Mainers have testified in support of the bill, which has nine Democratic co-sponsors.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Jimmy Kimmel slams critics of his emotional health-care plea
‘I would like to apologize for saying that children in America should have health-care. It was insensitive,’ he deadpanned on his show Monday night.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama accepts Profile in Courage award
The former president says lawmakers should show political courage and not repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins: Senate to start ‘from scratch’ on health care overhaul
The Maine senator says the Senate will not take up the health care bill passed by the House, but will draft its own instead.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Earbuds are fitting symbol for ever-silent Rep. Poliquin
He dons them when asked for his position on repealing the Affordable Care Act – a characteristic move from a lawmaker often loath to take a stand.