The $908 billion package unveiled Tuesday is not nearly enough, but people need help now.
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Trump’s baseless fraud claims complicate Georgia runoffs, Republican Senate hopes
The state’s Republican Senate candidates are asking Trump supporters to put their faith in the same voting system their president claims was manipulated.
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Posted inEditorials, Op-eds, Opinion
Insight: Democrats can learn to win in rural states
The U.S. Senate is biased in favor of small states, but not necessarily in favor of Republicans.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: McConnell tries to push through another bad Trump pick. This time, he fails
Opposed by Susan Collins and two other Republican senators, Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton wants to eliminate deposit insurance and return to the gold standard.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Twin Senate runoffs in Georgia could shape Biden presidency, if he wins
Should Democrats win them, Biden would be dealing with a majority in the Senate. Otherwise, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, could retain the power to block Biden.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. Senate goes home without passing COVID relief
Republican members push through a Supreme Court confirmation but can’t find time to negotiate help for millions of Americans.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Gideon a reliable advocate for Maine law enforcement
She has secured the resources to fight the opioid epidemic and helped protect retired first responders’ health benefits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sara Gideon: Health care will be on the Nov. 3 ballot
Your vote in the U.S. Senate race will determine whether Mainers will retain patient protections and insurance coverage.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: We can end domestic violence
There are short-term and long-term strategies that could deliver us from an age-old problem.