The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should lower barriers for drug treatment
Federal law requires a waiver for medical providers who prescribe one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder.
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Our View: President Trump betrayed nation and should be impeached
It’s a vote not to punish the chief executive, but to protect our democracy.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Trump gets away with it, again
Republicans are committed to making sure their president faces no consequences.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
House passes Rep. Pingree’s measure to protect working waterfronts
Rep. Chellie Pingree’s bill would provide federal loans and grants to preserve access for fishermen, boatyards and the public and defend against climate change damage.
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Rep. Cooper: Trump investigation harks back to stymied LePage impeachment
There is an obligation to rein in the chief executive when he or she has flouted the Constitution and the rule of law, even if conviction is unlikely.
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Commentary: Urge Washington to make it easier for Mainers to heat with renewable wood pellets, chips
Do you support extending an existing federal tax credit to advanced wood heating systems? Make sure our delegation knows it.
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Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts
Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
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Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to lower drug costs – and there’s no time to waste
People who take insulin are among those hardest hit by spiraling expenses. A new medication pricing bill would help them.
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Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.