In a high-profile address this week to the Associated Press luncheon, President Obama began his re-election campaign in earnest.

The recent Maine Compass by Rep. Lance Harvell. R-Farmington, (“Cold reality is that rationing health care is inevitable,” March 29) caught my attention. A Republican recognizing that reality would be a good learning experience.

Last week, Democrats in the Maine Legislature held a press conference denouncing what they said was a cover-up by Mary Mayhew, commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.

As we close in on the end of the legislative session, lawmakers are working feverishly on a number of measures, including one that could bring metal mining back to Maine. Despite claims to the contrary from some in Maine’s environmental community, changing Maine’s existing mining law will not create a “gold rush” mentality in the Maine woods.

There are so many appalling aspects to the Trayvon Martin case that it’s hard to find a permanent home for outrage.

“On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this can be solved; but it’s important for him (Vladimir Putin) to give me space. … This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.”

About 240,000 miles of pipelines ferry oil and natural gas from wells to refineries across the United States. And amid a boom in natural gas, the network continues to grow.

What a good time to be going into education! No joke!