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PublishedAugust 30, 2017
Despite lack of a plan, Trump will start campaigning for tax overhaul
The push for tax reform comes amid an intense September workload that requires Congress to act by month's end to fund the government and raise the debt limit, as well as pass emergency spending for the Harvey disaster.
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PublishedJune 17, 2017
Overhaul falters as some balk at import tax
A growing number of congressional Republicans oppose the tax that draws strong opposition from retailers, automakers and the oil industry.
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PublishedApril 6, 2017
Maine Democrats’ budget priorities expose huge gap between parties
Democratic leaders tout a humane 'opportunities agenda,' but Republicans dismiss it as just more tax-and-spend policies.
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PublishedApril 4, 2017
IRS to assign some debt collection to private firms
The work is being shifted as a way to combat phone scams demanding payment that have cost victims more than $55 million.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
State urged to boost revenue sharing to ease pressure on property taxpayers
Gov. LePage wants to permanently freeze cities' and towns' share at 2%, while lowering income tax rates and eliminating a 3% tax surcharge on wealthy Mainers.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2017
U.S. leaders fiddle while rest of world seeks climate action
The new administration stands apart from most Americans, in surveys, and the international community on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2017
What LePage’s tax plan would mean for you
The governor's final effort to reduce the income tax follows previous rounds of tax cutting, including at the low end of the income spectrum.
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