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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges Republicans to follow suit
If Biden and Congress fail to increase the statutory debt cap of $31.4 trillion by this summer, the government could default on payments and shove the U.S. economy into a recession.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Jim Fossel: We need more than one type of federal budget cut
It’s a fantasy to presume that we can slash federal spending without touching Social Security or Medicare. But we can – and should – make defense spending more efficient.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget
The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2022
Maine Voices: We have a rare opportunity to improve local libraries
A Senate appropriations bill includes $20 million in federal funding for library buildings nationally.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Our View: Democrats’ bill makes big gains on climate, prescription drugs
It's a pared-down version of the Build Back Better proposal that failed last year, but it still represents significant advancements on a number of issues facing Americans.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Federal funding to aid Augusta State Airport reconstruction, Waterville airport master plan
The Augusta airport was awarded $900,000 to reconstruct the apron where planes are parked and boarded by passengers, while the Waterville airport will get $300,000 for a master plan.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Jim Fossel: Biden’s budget just more tax and spend
Conservatives know that deficit reduction should come from cutting expenditures, not raising taxes.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Project meant to improve safety on Augusta’s Bangor Street gets $4.8 million in federal funding
Augusta will also get $265,000 to start a drug recovery assistance program as part of a federal budget signed into law Tuesday by President Joe Biden.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
Maine Voices: On 61st anniversary, Peace Corps preparing to meet the moment
HR 1456 will make reforms to many Peace Corps programs and advance ideas for incorporating racial justice and equity in agency activities.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2021
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must come to the table and help pass funding bills now
When it comes to our water, wildlife and environment in Maine, there’s no place to play politics.
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