But as of last year, the department had accrued more than $150 million in unexpended federal funds as a result of changes to welfare eligibility.
May 2017
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Vow to ban Muslims disappears from Trump campaign website
The statement has been a big reason the president’s executive order to ban people from primarily Muslim countries has not fared well with judges.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
‘Drop dead gorgeous’ teen girl from New Jersey shows up for prom in coffin
High school student Megan Flaherty wants to become a funeral director.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Democrat’s bill would create single-payer health care system
Dozens of Mainers have testified in support of the bill, which has nine Democratic co-sponsors.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Jimmy Kimmel slams critics of his emotional health-care plea
‘I would like to apologize for saying that children in America should have health-care. It was insensitive,’ he deadpanned on his show Monday night.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Don’t drive away investment from Katahdin national monument
The region needs a broad-based economy, and the monument designation is already helping.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Pesticide-friendly bill from LePage mirrors model by secretive national group
His plan to restrict local ordinances is nearly identical to a model law promoted by a corporation-funded organization with chemical producers as members.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Spat between LePage and Maine treasurer puts construction projects on hold
Contractors are fuming that they can’t start on time-sensitive projects being held hostage by a political disagreement.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: We should be thanking Poliquin for health care vote
The AHCA addresses some of the fatal flaws in Obamacare.