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Posted inLetters, Opinion

Ellen Field: A wonderful businessman? Not so

In response to Thomas Shields’ letter (Nov. 6) praising Donald Trump’s abilities as a wonderful businessman, I would like to mention that Trump Airlines failed, as did Trump Beverages, Trump Mortgage Company, Trump Steaks and Trump’s travel site “Go Trump.com.” Trump Tower Tampa went to bankruptcy court, Trump Vodka went out of business by 2011, […]

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Richard Grover: Democrats have the wrong idea

With the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives seemingly committed to bring impeachment proceedings against President Trump, it seems as though the rest of the country hasn’t even noticed. Profits and middle-class wages are still rising; and unemployment rates are near historic lows — there are more jobs out there than there are qualified […]

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Josh Morris: Health insurance tax harms local businesses

Maine has approved a small but welcome health insurance rate decrease for the coming open enrollment season. This is great news for businesses and individuals shopping for health insurance on the Exchange, and it’s a direct result of positive federal action on taxes. Everyone recognizes that taxing health insurance makes it more expensive. Since Congress […]

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Virginia Starbird: Total lack of respect for veterans

President Donald Trump and his White House cronies reached a new low recently with their absolutely discouraging comments about Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Col. Vindman is a decorated war hero, awarded the Purple Heart. He is still carrying shrapnel in his body that he received protecting our democracy in Iraq. As usual, Trump has called […]