Workers begin to see more take-home pay as a result of the contentious tax overhaul.
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Johnson & Johnson reports strong quarter but takes $10.7 billion tax hit
The loss was expected and the company’s adjusted results beat Wall Street expectations, but the share price still falls more than 4 percent.
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Maine officials say tax cuts should prompt lower utility rates
It is unclear when rates would be lowered and by how much, regulators say.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
ACA bills that Sen. Collins tied to her vote for tax overhaul could be delayed longer
It’s not clear when Congress might get to the two measures Collins sought as an offset to the impacts of the tax reform bill, which eliminated the mandate that all Americans have health insurance.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Susan Collins: New tax law will benefit hardworking Mainers, not Washington elites
Among the positives are a larger standard deduction, relief for small businesses and an expanded child tax credit.
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Sen. Collins’ vote on Republican tax plan risks her moderate reputation
The honeymoon’s over for those elated when she saved Obamacare – they fear the Senate has lost a voice for process and deliberation.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Congress just broke the health care system, now Mainers will feel the pain
Thousands will lose their coverage, premiums will jump for many others and ACA fixes won’t help much.
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Analysis: The tax bill was the easy part. The next debate could be much uglier.
Prepare to see the safety net yanked as the Fed scrambles to pay for tax cuts.
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Pressure remains on Sen. Collins as vote on Republican tax bill looms next week
Maine’s senior senator applauds the inclusion of three amendments she authored as the final version of the bill is released Friday.
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Another View: Column offers too rosy a view on our future after the tax bill
George Will pretends that we don’t know what will happen when tax revenue drops and deficits rise.