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Bombing suspects take Boston hostage (w/update)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Amy Fried
From "FBI Evidence Photo Shows Boston Bomb Suspect Standing Near Child Later Killed In Marathon Blast," Newsbuster

Like many of you, I woke up this morning to the news of the killing of a security guard, an attempted robbery of a 7-11, a car-jacking and car chase, explosions and gunshots, a dead bombing suspect, and police officer … Continue reading →

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Report: Collins fears primary challenge based on guns

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Amy Fried
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Those of us who follow Maine politics have tended to dismiss the idea that there could be a primary challenge to Senator Susan Collins. However, in an article about how proposed laws on guns are dividing the political parties, the … Continue reading →

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LePage and the hearing officers: What we know now

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Amy Fried
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After the story broke about Gov. LePage’s March 21 meeting with Unemployment Insurance appeals hearing officers, I introduced four reasons why this could be a big deal. Here is some of what we know about those questions and issues: 1. … Continue reading →

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Four reasons why LePage’s Labor Department visit could be a big deal

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Amy Fried
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Reports that Gov. LePage admonished unemployment insurance hearing officers, telling them they were deciding too many cases in favor of workers, could be a very big deal. According to reporter Chris Williams: Administrative hearing officers, whose salaries are federally funded, … Continue reading →

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Look closely at arguments against Medicaid expansion

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Amy Fried

Expanding Medicaid is popular, so popular that Gov. Paul LePage, who strongly opposes government involvement in health care, has tried to appear interested in doing it. (His proposal includes elements counter to federal law and therefore can’t be accepted.) Passed 48 … Continue reading →

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Posted in Columns, Maine Politics, National

Most want Medicaid expansion

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Amy Fried
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With all the back and forth between advocates and opponents of Medicaid expansion, little attention has been paid to public opinion. And, if there’s anything that’s clear as can be, it’s that Americans support strong funding for Medicare and Medicaid. … Continue reading →

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LePage’s concern with Michaud and the politics of health care

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Amy Fried

With various polls indicating that Rep. Mike Michaud would be a serious Democratic candidate for Maine governor, incumbent Gov. LePage is taking notice. One of the most critical policy questions facing the state is whether to expand Medicaid. This would … Continue reading →

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Got polls? Disclose, disclose, disclose

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Amy Fried

See correction/update in post, added 5 hours after initial post. Maine is a lightly-polled state, at least compared to larger states and the nation at whole. Therefore it’s not surprising that every poll that’s released gets a fair amount of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Maine Politics, National, Tool Kit

When sick, you need more than family, community support

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Amy Fried

Some medical situations hit you like a kick to the gut. A friend has a car accident with injuries requiring hospitalization, surgery and an extended recovery. A heart attack kills a loved one. You hear cancer is likely. And then … Continue reading →

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LePage’s unserious Medicaid proposal

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Amy Fried
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While Gov. LePage’s statements that he is open to expanding Medicaid (which is called MaineCare in Maine), have garnered him all sorts of news stories and analysis, one thing has gotten virtually no attention: His opening proposal is a completely … Continue reading →

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Now a Mainer, by way of Minnesota, California, and her birth state New York, Amy Fried loves the sense of community here and the wonderful mix of culture and outdoor recreation. She loves politics in three ways: as an analytical political scientist, a devoted political junkie and a citizen who believes politics matters for people's lives.

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