U.s. economy
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PublishedMarch 15, 2019
Another View: Make honest comparison of Trump, Obama economic records
There have been months of robust growth under the current president – but job creation still lags.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
The View From Here: There’s not much room for compromise between the parties anymore
Even in 'odd' years, powerful political forces drive elected officials away from common ground.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2019
Another View: Fiscal discipline is not out of date
Government borrowing is often necessary – but staggering new federal debt projections make clear that it should be done responsibly.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Commentary: If companies won’t raise pay, then Congress will try to do it for them
With big employers enjoying record profits, boosting wages would be easy – and it would fend off federal intervention.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019
Local businesses in Maine among those hurt by U.S.-China trade war
Tariffs are hobbling the very people the administration claims to be helping.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Commentary: Can America build big things anymore, or are we all talk?
Democrats should make clear what infrastructure projects they actually support.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should prioritize Mainers’ needs, advocate for $15 minimum wage
A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Commentary: Amazon eats the competition
The monster that devoured the mall is now going after small business – but there are ways to fight back.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2019
Commentary: There’s a catch to all the cheeriness about the federal deficit
Politicians don't need more excuses to run up the national debt.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Commentary: Rejecting Amazon could backfire on the left
Progressives may cheer the corporation's retreat in New York, but the original plan polled well with voters.
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