The attorney general responds after the president says Sessions was given the job only because of his loyalty in the 2016 election and that he has failed to control the department.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine panel chooses better strategy for opioid crisis than Sessions
He prefers to throw people in prison, but the others want to help substance users get their lives back.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Drug treatment again takes back seat to arrests
The ‘new strategy’ unveiled by AG Sessions is the same approach that has failed in the past.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Pushing ‘relentless’ crackdown, Sessions says law enforcement role critical in combating opioid crisis
The attorney general meets with law enforcement officials at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, as a crowd of 150 outside protests Trump administration policies, especially on immigration.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
1st District candidate Grohman: Trump administration displays complete misunderstanding of opioid crisis
We need expanded access to health care, support for law enforcement diversion programs and intensive treatment in our jails.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Jeff Sessions to visit Portland on Friday to discuss opioid crisis with law enforcement
The U.S. attorney general is expected to talk about the drug epidemic with local law enforcement authorities in a meeting hosted by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republican tax bill hurts medical care
The vote by Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin set the stage to strip all of us of our insurance coverage for pre-existing health conditions.
Posted inNation & World
Justice Department refers McCabe findings for consideration of charges
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe last month, just 26 hours before he could retire.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of government information
The Department of Justice won’t rule out the possibility of prosecuting reporters.