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Republicans set do-or-die vote today to deliver on vow to repeal Obamacare
House leaders and administration officials, who have set the vote for early this afternoon, are confident they have just enough votes to pass the measure.
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Another Republican health care plan emerges
Leaders of the conservative Freedom Caucus signal that they are ready to support a revised bill.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu calls for more beds at psychiatric hospital
The state has been working to improve mental health services since settling a federal lawsuit over inadequate care in late 2013.
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Maine Voices: ‘Death with dignity’ bill well-meaning, but overlooks drawbacks
Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.
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Addiction recovery advocates praise opioid treatment plan announced by Mayhew
Maine’s health and human services commissioner earmarks $4.8 million for the Opioid Health Home model, which will provide comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment.
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Marijuana user who lost place on transplant list asks lawmakers to change hospital policy
Medical marijuana users currently are not eligible for organ transplants at Maine Medical Center.
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Congressman resigns from Freedom Caucus
The conservative group is taking heat from all sides after Republicans failed to pass health care legislation.
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Trump, Republican leaders suffer setback with failure of health care bill
House Speaker Paul Ryan, who championed the bill along with the president, says the Affordable Care Act will remain in effect ‘for the foreseeable future.’
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LePage throws support behind health-care overhaul but warns Congress shouldn’t rush
Maine’s governor says repeal of the Affordable Care Act is key to federal tax reform.