The former president says lawmakers should show political courage and not repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Collins: Senate to start ‘from scratch’ on health care overhaul
The Maine senator says the Senate will not take up the health care bill passed by the House, but will draft its own instead.
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Bill Nemitz: Earbuds are fitting symbol for ever-silent Rep. Poliquin
He dons them when asked for his position on repealing the Affordable Care Act – a characteristic move from a lawmaker often loath to take a stand.
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Roll call results on the House health care bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 for a new health care bill that would repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. See the results and how Maine’s congressional delegation voted.
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Here’s what we know about the health care bill
Q&A on what’s in the bill and the impact on Americans if it becomes law.
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Republicans set do-or-die vote today to deliver on vow to repeal Obamacare
House leaders and administration officials, who have set the vote for early this afternoon, are confident they have just enough votes to pass the measure.
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Another Republican health care plan emerges
Leaders of the conservative Freedom Caucus signal that they are ready to support a revised bill.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu calls for more beds at psychiatric hospital
The state has been working to improve mental health services since settling a federal lawsuit over inadequate care in late 2013.
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Maine Voices: ‘Death with dignity’ bill well-meaning, but overlooks drawbacks
Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.
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Addiction recovery advocates praise opioid treatment plan announced by Mayhew
Maine’s health and human services commissioner earmarks $4.8 million for the Opioid Health Home model, which will provide comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment.