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PublishedMay 17, 2012
We can’t afford myopic gridlock in DC, Augusta
“Loss of moderates like Snowe means DC stalemates more likely,” reads the headline of an article found on www.pintreewatchdog.org and written by Gordon Weil, of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. Weil continues, “Senate moderates, those who do not follow a strict party line, have declined from 46 in 1977 to only six in […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2012
We need to stop the abuse of children
When is enough, enough? Another child has died, allegedly at the hands of a parent. We need to stop the abuse of children. Arrest both parents, throw them both in jail and throw away the keys. Stop making excuses for them. If the state Department of Health and Human Services knew about injuries to the […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Research-and-development bonds have proven value
In challenging economic times, families and governments alike have to tighten their belts and cut back on extraneous expenditures. Families and governments, however, also have to make prudent investments for the future. Economic development bonding is as important for Maine as retirement and savings accounts are for families. Investments in research and development made through […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Elderly don’t have enough money to save the country
Petitions for this, petitions for that; they all come with a price to pay. “Donations” for these so-called petitions range from $10 to $1,000. In the last two or three weeks, even the smallest amounts added up to $97. Some want me to save Social Security, some for taxes, balanced budget. Now, you tell me […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Candidate Lachowicz believes in compromise
I have known Colleen Lachowicz for several years and find her to be the best Senate candidate for District 25. She is not a polarizing figure and believes in compromise. She’s able to bridge the two aisles in order to help all the Maine people. Lachowicz has been a tireless activist and volunteer as well […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Full-time child caregiver most important job
I absolutely agree with Dan Powers (“Wrong to say mother who stays home doesn’t work,” letter, May 4, ) that mothers who stay at home to raise their children are definitely working. So are fathers who stay at home, and anyone else who cares for children full time. I stayed home with my son for […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Middle managers often work when they’re not paid
After working for state government for 26 years, I know firsthand that a lot of good people work extra nearly every day just to ensure that the public is getting the service they deserve. A lot of these folks are salaried middle managers. They don’t get paid extra for working shutdown days or weekends, but […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Newsday columnist a ray of sun to counter daily fog
In our newspaper’s A section on May 3, I found a ray of sun to counter the daily fog of war, politics, campaign nonsense, economic turmoil and children dying while texting. Newsday columnist Daniel Akst, “Postal banking system could help save mail service,” suggests we use a postal savings system we discarded far too soon, […]
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Who said Barack Obama wasn’t a leader?
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PublishedMay 16, 2012
Hernandez fought to have tobacco-free playgrounds
Dana Hernandez has two young daughters. She not only cares for them, but for everyone else’s kids too, in her political life. For instance, she was a proponent of an ordinance, recently passed unanimously by the Waterville City Council, ensuring that playgrounds and picnic areas are tobacco-free — and free from the cigarette butts that […]
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