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  • May 10, 2012

    “President’s Health Care Law Is The Wrong Prescription”

    The U.S. Supreme Court recently concluded three days of hearings on the fate of President Obama’s health care law, which he signed two years ago. There is no question that...

  • May 10, 2012

    “Assisting Our Nation’s Firefighters”

    Our nation’s firefighters are among our bravest first responders, constantly putting themselves in harm’s way to help keep our communities safe. Whether they serve in a...

  • May 10, 2012

    Bath Salts

    Maine is not alone when it comes to the epidemic of “bath salts.”  States across the country are reporting more and more incidents of people under the influence of...

  • May 10, 2012

    Senate Youth Program 2012

    As a senior at Caribou High School, I participated in a program that would change my life.  It is called the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), and this year it...

  • May 10, 2012

    “Streamlining Government To Reduce Waste And Save Money”

    If you were spending beyond your means and piling up ruinous debt, you would be forced to take a hard look at your expenses and eliminate all those things you really don’t...

  • May 10, 2012

    “The Time To Strengthen Cybersecurity Is Now”

    We have all received suspicious emails that appear to come from our friends or contacts.  They often include links that, when clicked, can unleash a virus that could destroy...

  • May 10, 2012

    “Saving The U.S. Postal Service, An American Institution”

    I am deeply disappointed and shocked that the U.S. Postal Service is proceeding to close its Hampden mail processing center.  This decision will create significant job losses,...

  • May 10, 2012

    “Ensuring Healthy School Meals And Maintaining Local Flexibility”

    The National School Lunch and Breakfast programs help provide healthy, nutritious meals to more than 31 million children around the country.  Sadly, for many children, these...

  • May 10, 2012

    “Saving Lives And Money”

    As the Senate co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s disease, I know what a tremendous personal and economic toll this terrible disease takes on...

  • May 09, 2012

    "Congress Should Play By The Same Rules"

    Elected office is a place for public service, not personal gain.  As demonstrated by the recent press stories, however, questions have been raised about whether lawmakers have...

  • January 27, 2012

    "The State Of The Union"

    The Constitution requires that, each year, the President of the United States report on the state of our union. The State of the Union speech is the President's opportunity to...

  • January 23, 2012

    “Achieving Bipartisan Success”

    The New Year is always a good time to look back with a feeling of accomplishment at the challenges we have met, and to look forward with hope to those that lie ahead. Americans are...

  • January 13, 2012

    “Renewed Hope For Americans With Diabetes”

    There is exciting news in our fight against diabetes, one of the most costly and devastating diseases affecting nearly 21 million Americans. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

  • January 06, 2012

    “The Troubling Cost Of Medicating America’s Foster Children”

    More than half a million children are in foster care in the United States, including 1,400 here in Maine. Typically, these children have been placed in care because they have been...

  • December 19, 2011

    “A Bipartisan Plan To Create Jobs And Opportunity”

    Mainers, like so many Americans, are frustrated that our nation’s unemployment rate remains unacceptably high. They are frustrated that people who want to work can’t...

  • December 12, 2011

    “Outstanding Students Earn Service Academy Nominations”

    Each year, some of Maine’s most exceptional students are chosen to attend one of the United States military service academies. One of my greatest honors as a United States...

  • December 02, 2011

    "Wreaths Across America"

    In this season of giving, the thoughts of all Americans turn to those who have given us the most precious gift of all: our freedom. All Mainers should be proud that an inspiring...

  • November 23, 2011

    "A Major Truck Weights Victory"

    Changing federal law to allow the heaviest trucks to use Maine's federal interstate highways has always been one of my top priorities. That is why I am delighted that, as the...

  • November 18, 2011

    "Protect Taxpayers From Fraud, Waste, And Abuse In Federal Contracts"

    Protecting taxpayers' hard-earned money by ensuring that federal contracts are awarded only to ethical, competent businesses or individuals should be a congressional priority....

  • November 10, 2011

    "Honoring Our Veterans"

    Americans recently paused on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have secured our freedom by their duty, honor, and sacrifice. We honor them because we know we cannot...