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Maine Heritage Policy CenterThey launched a new website, MaineOpenGov.org, which will be a great tool for taxpayers, the press and policy makers |
your grandchildren and your great grandchildrenForget about the blame -- look who will be left with the bill. It’s the government and corporations versus the taxpayer in the big bail out and it will not be pretty will the bills come due. |
Susan CollinsDouble digit leads in various polls continue to roll in. |
Dirigo HealthTwo weeks in a row on the list. This week the Saving Offset Payment numbers came in 66% below early projections. The cash shortfall will likely result in a longer waiting list, higher costs and cause more red ink in the program for another year. |
Chellie PingreeThe First Congressional District hopeful picks up a few more endorsements and Washington insiders predict that the seat remains in Democratic hands. |
Casinos NO!The anti-casino group is now racing to put together cash and staff as the new Las Vegas crew moved quickly to jump start the campaign with ads and plan. Casino foes have a lot catching up to do. |
Tom AllenThe DC folks interested in a Tom Allen victory continue to spend money in Maine. A new round of ads from DSCC against Susan Collins, make it clear that they are still behind their guy. |
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The LIHEAP programThe Federal program that provides heating assistance to Mainers got a big boost in funding in the US House this week, Lawmakers voted to double the funding for the upcoming heating season. |
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So money spent is a good thing
If money spent is the indicator than Tom Allen is about as successful as the Big Dig.
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