weekly columns
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May 21, 2014
"Honoring Maine's Outstanding Teen Volunteers"
One of the greatest privileges of serving Maine in the United State Senate is the opportunity I have to meet outstanding young people from our state who are devoting their time and... -
April 14, 2014
"Lessons Learned From Lac-Megantic Disaster"
In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 6, 2013, a freight train carrying more than a million gallons of crude oil was sent hurtling toward Lac-Megantic, a small, picturesque... -
Maine has a robust and growing craft brewing industry, which employs more than 1,200 people. Our state is home to nearly 50...
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March 28, 2014
"The Human And Financial Toll Of Medicare Fraud"
Imagine being told by a doctor that you have a medical condition that requires invasive, painful, and expensive treatments-with the majority of the cost billed to the Medicare... -
March 14, 2014
The Need For Affordable And Safe Child Care
Child care for working parents is essential to families here in Maine and around the country. For years, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (CCDBG) has assisted... -
March 07, 2014
The Farm Bill: A Missed Opportunity
The American people are fortunate to have the most abundant and affordable food supply in the world. This bounty is the result of the hard work and initiative of our nation's... -
February 28, 2014
Encourage Children To Read
"Oh! The places you'll go! You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights." So wrote Theodor Geisel, better known by... -
February 14, 2014
Encore Entrepreneurs: Seniors Starting Businesses And Creating Jobs
Small businesses are truly the backbone of our nation's economy, creating jobs and opportunity. It might surprise you to learn that individuals between the ages of 55 and 64... -
February 07, 2014
Jobs At Wages Americans Deserve
As American families continue to struggle to get the jobs they need at wages they deserve, it is more important than ever for members on both sides of the aisle to come together on... -
January 27, 2014
Honoring Margaret Chase Smith
Fifty years ago, on January 27th, 1964, Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine announced her candidacy for President of the United States. The following July, at the Republican... -
January 17, 2014
Maintaining And Creating Jobs Is My Top Priority
Unemployment insurance is critical to those who lost their jobs through no fault of their own and are diligently searching for work but are unable to find it. That is why I... -
December 13, 2013
"Protecting Consumers From Medication Mistakes"
Far too many individuals know the frustration of picking up prescription medication from the pharmacy and being left confused by the written information that is attached to or... -
December 06, 2013
“New Anti-Fraud Hotline To Help Protect Seniors"
Our parents and grandparents worked hard their entire lives and saved for retirement. Unfortunately, there are criminals who are targeting them and who want to rob them of... -
December 02, 2013
"Celebrating Maine's Adoption 'Angels'"
Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to gather with our loved ones and give thanks for our many blessings. Above all, it is a time to reconnect with members of our family,... -
November 22, 2013
"Alzheimer's Is An Urgent National Priority"
It was President Ronald Reagan who first declared November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At that time, fewer than two million Americans had the disease.... -
November 15, 2013
“Honoring America’s Heroes”
Recently, Americans 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... -
November 07, 2013
"Transportation: A Challenge To Senior Independence"
We Americans love our cars and trucks. From the time most of us were old enough to drive, we have been behind the wheel. Automobiles mean freedom - not in some grand philosophical... -
October 25, 2013
"Protecting Access To Home Health Care For Our Seniors"
Home health care is an increasingly important part of our health care system. It can allow individuals to avoid extended hospital stays and nursing homes and receive health care... -
October 11, 2013
“October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
In addition to Maine’s pristine scenery and well-deserved reputation as “Vacationland,” Maine’s traditionally low rate of violent crime is one of the... -
October 07, 2013
"Supporting Maine’s Manufacturing Sector"
Manufacturers throughout Maine and the nation recently took part in National Manufacturing Day, an occasion that brought manufacturers together in an effort to address common...
