Regarding the president’s budget, she says she’s disturbed by his call for medical research cuts but backs more spending for veterans and the military.
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Mainers would pay up to 7 times more in premiums under House Republican ACA replacement bill
Residents ages 55 to 64 would be hit hardest by Congress’ overhaul, and small-town Maine could see premiums jump sevenfold under the House plan.
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How much is Donald Trump’s travel and protection costing?
Analysis: Trump is on track to spend $1 billion in four years housing his wife in New York and vacationing in Florida virtually every week.
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Former U.S. attorney for Maine reflects on his sudden ouster
Thomas Delahanty says he knew his time as the state’s top federal lawyer would soon be over when Donald Trump was elected, but the way it was handled caught him a bit off guard.
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Trump’s allies criticize severity of proposed cuts in his first budget
Many doubt that slashing domestic programs is the right strategy, and defense hawks call the $54 billion increase in Pentagon spending inadequate.
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Maine’s congressional delegation responds to Trump budget
All four members express concerns about the effects.
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Deep cuts in Trump’s proposed budget would have dramatic impact in Maine
The state stands to lose funding for a range of programs and services, but would benefit from a beefed-up military budget.
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If you’re a poor person in America, Trump’s budget is not for you
Among programs on the chopping block is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, which has served as a critical safety net for Mainers during harsh winters.
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Second federal judge blocks revised Trump travel ban
In reaction to the ruling, the president says, ‘I think we ought to go back to the first (ban) and go all the way’ to the Supreme Court.
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In his first budget, Trump seeks deep cuts but more military spending
The president proposes a reduction of more than 30 percent for the Environmental Protection Agency and eliminating future federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.