Though the so-called “death tax” is on life support these days, some of the candidates vying for a U.S. House seat in Maine’s 2nd District aren’t ready to give up on it. Fifteen years ago, the federal government taxed more than 600 estates left behind by wealthy Mainers. During the past five years, the number […]
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Under fire from GOP on Medicaid cost, Golden vows 'we will handle this'
AUGUSTA — Maine Republicans and Democratic congressional hopeful Jared Golden exchanged harsh words Thursday as a political battle takes shape about whether the state will follow the dictate of voters to expand Maine’s Medicaid program. Jason Savage, the GOP’s executive director, said Golden could not explain how the state would come up with the cash […]
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Ben Chin just does what's right
In this day and age, the public needs leaders who aren’t afraid to say what they mean and do what they say. It takes courage to speak from the heart, especially when what they have to say may upset the status quo and the political establishment. Even when I don’t agree with him fully, I […]
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Democratic challengers trail Bruce Poliquin in fundraising efforts
There’s still a long time until Election Day, but Democrats have a big gap to make up if they hope to catch up with the campaign finances available to U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the two-term Republican from Maine’s 2nd District. Half a dozen hopefuls on the Democratic side have taken in more than $300,000 so […]
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Candidates generally skeptical of expanding U.S. effort in Afghanistan
Political challengers who hope to represent Maine in the nation’s capital are divided about how best to deal with the nation’s longest-ever war. Though several are skeptical of President Donald Trump’s overhaul of American policy toward Afghanistan, one Democratic congressional contender said it might be the best option available. Trump’s recent shift in strategy offers […]
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As Jared Golden enters congressional race, GOP bashes him
LEWISTON — On a sunny morning at the corner of Kennedy Park on Thursday, state Rep. Jared Golden formally declared his intention to run for Congress in a short speech and then hopped into the shotgun seat of a green GMC Sierra pickup truck to head north to faraway Eagle Lake. Golden, 35, said he […]
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Jared Golden calls himself a veteran who still wants to serve
For a time, congressional hopeful Jared Golden hoped to become a high school history teacher. Then came the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that leveled the World Trade Center, charred the Pentagon and seared a nation. Golden, a student at the University of Maine then, grappled with a growing desire to join the military like […]
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Lewiston's Jared Golden takes aim at congressional seat
In a move urged by Democratic Party leaders, state Rep. Jared Golden of Lewiston aims to unseat two-term U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican. Golden, a combat veteran, said he’ll concentrate on “the table issues that really matter to people,” such as fixing bad trade deals, creating jobs and improving the state’s crumbling infrastructure. “I’m not […]
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Jared Golden's new law aims to improve mental health care for veterans
AUGUSTA — Though Gov. Paul LePage vetoed 25 bills this week, he let a measure to help veterans with mental health issues become law. Sponsor Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, said there are more than 10,000 veterans in Maine who don’t use Veterans Administration services who may need mental health help. During the debate on the […]
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Susan Collins joins 44 Democrats in opposing transgender ban in military
Maine Republican Susan Collins joined 44 other senators Friday in a letter opposing President Donald Trump’s policy proposal to bar transgender Americans from serving in the military. “Forcing these brave Americans out of our military would be cruel and discriminatory” while hurting the armed forces’ readiness, the letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis said. […]