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Dana Milbank: Trump’s Taliban proposal leaves us wondering what else he could be planning

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

The president’s secret talks with the insurgents thankfully fell through. But what will his next cockamamie idea be?

by Sarah Austin Special to the Press Herald September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

Starting in 2020, the poorest households in our state will no longer pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthiest do.

by The Editorial Board September 12, 2019December 27, 2019

Two million Americans joined the ranks of the uninsured last year, the first such increase since Obamacare became law.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald September 11, 2019September 10, 2019

By ‘respectfully requesting’ that customers not carry firearms, Walmart and other retailers are trying to take the path of least resistance.

by The Editorial Board September 11, 2019September 10, 2019

As our collective memory fades, the anniversary should be about the people who truly can never forget the attacks.

by Jennifer Rubin The Washington Post September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Obstruction of justice is only a small part of the overarching issue with his presidency.

by Pious Ali Special to the Press Herald September 11, 2019September 10, 2019

New Americans make the city more prosperous, our schools more diverse and our restaurant scene more interesting.

by Komal Sri-Kumar Bloomberg Opinion September 10, 2019September 9, 2019

Spending is always strong and unemployment low at the onset of a recession.

by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2019December 27, 2019

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act will benefit consumers and reduce government spending.

by The Editorial Board September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Retired teachers who come back to work are a boon to the school system, not a burden.