Government borrowing is often necessary – but staggering new federal debt projections make clear that it should be done responsibly.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Republicans must stop Trump from undermining Congress’ power of the purse
Using presidential emergency authority to fund a rejected policy priority is unconstitutional – what if Obama were doing it?
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans try to limit defections, criticism of Trump emergency declaration
The Senate is likely to vote to overturn the president’s declaration of a national emergency, but the White House is seeking to limit that number.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, Politics
Senate committee grills drug company execs on high prescription prices
Some of the drug companies had requested private meetings with senators to discuss pricing policies, but lawmakers said the meetings needed to be public.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. King will vote against attorney general nominee William Barr
Maine’s independent U.S. senator says he is concerned about Barr’s views on executive powers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Temps are filling Trump Cabinet, to our nation’s detriment
Avoiding Senate confirmation with acting secretaries makes for top aides who are more responsive to the president and often less effective overall.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Collins should vote ‘no’ on Trump’s wall, not reward his hostage tactics
The president should not get away with shutting down the government to gain leverage.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: With vote to leave Yemen, Senate exerts moral authority
Unfortunately, U.S. ties with oil-rich Saudi Arabia keep the House – and Donald Trump – from taking action.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Senate should be wary of U.N. nominee
At least on paper, President Trump’s pick appears to be unqualified as U.S. ambassador.