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Kraft, International Paper Seek Bigger Trucks in U.S. Amid Safety Concerns
International Paper Co. and Kraft Foods Inc., seeking to deliver more goods in fewer trips, are leading a push to allow bigger trucks on U.S. highways over the objections of road-safety groups.
Locals give rep reps an earful on health care reform
BELFAST : The heated national conversation on health-care reform drew 75 people to the Belfast Free Library July 2 to talk with representatives of U.S. Rep.
Politics of delay on Colombia pact
President Barack Obama keeps punting on the touchy issue of free trade - and it's driving both opponents and supporters just a little bit crazy.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has issued a quarterly report marking Maine as New England's poorest state in 2008.
Health care reform forum in Belfast
BELFAST : At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, residents of Belfast and nearby towns are invited to the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library to participate in a forum on health care reform.
Michaud Applauds Vote on Cap & Trade, His Challenger Terms it a Slap...
Michaud Applauds Vote on Cap & Trade, His Challenger Terms it a Slap in the Face to the People of Maine By Ken Anderson Jun 26, 2009 - 8:34:05 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. / AUBURN, MAINE -- The vote on H.R. 2454, the "American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009", otherwise known as "Cap & Trade", passed on a close vote, 217-205, with Congressman Michael ...
Michaud Supports House Bill that Will Assist Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta
Maine Congressman Mike Michaud believes the House of Representatives will pass H.R. 1016 , the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act.
NFU Supports TRADE Act to Resolve Problems With Trade Agreements And Prepare for Future Negotiations
Washingtona ' National Farmers Union announced June 24 its continued support for the Trade, Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment Act .
Many U.S. House Democrats want trade policy revamp
Political pressure grew on President Barack Obama to reconsider pending trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea as over 100 lawmakers called on Wednesday for a massive revamp of U.S. trade policy.
Governor Baldacci Applauds Announcement of New CMMC Emergency Department
LEWISTON – Governor John E. Baldacci visited Central Maine Medical Center to participate in the announcement that the hospital will begin construction on a new Emergency Department and Laboratory.
Digital deadline goes smoothly
At this time last week, television stations across the state and country braced for a wave of complaints about the final switch from analog to digital signals.
House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health Reviews Legislation
Washington D.C. - Thursday, the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health held, led by Chairman Michael Michaud , held a hearing to review legislation relating to the health of veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs .
Governor Applauds TD Banknorth / TD Bank Auburn Expansion Plans
AUBURN – Governor John E. Baldacci today joined TD Banknorth / TD Bank officials as plans were announced for the bank to open a new facility to expand its call center operations in Auburn in 2010.
Local reps seek to keep heavier trucks off highways
State Rep. James E. Casorio Jr. said today that he will try to block federal legislation that would pave the way for heavier trucks on the nation's highways.
Shipper-trucker group presses for higher truck weights
More than 100 American industry associations and individual companies have launched a coalition asking Congress to raise the truck weight limit in the U.S. The Coalition for Transportation Productivity , which includes the American Trucking Associations , National Private Truck Council , the Agricultural Transportation Efficiency Coalition and big ...
Shippers Group Wants Higher Truck Weight Limits
More than 100 associations and companies, including the National Private Truck Council, the Agricultural Transportation Efficiency Coalition and big companies like Kraft Foods and International Paper, today launched a coalition asking Congress to raise the truck weight limit.
More Support for Caregivers of Veterans Needed
On Thursday, June 4, the House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee, led by Chairman Michael Michaud , held a hearing to assess how the Department of Veterans Affairs meets the needs of family caregivers of veterans and to identify any gaps in supportive services for family caregivers.
Trucking groups back higher weight
By eTrucker Staff More than 100 associations and companies - including Kraft Foods, MillerCoors and International Paper - today, June 8, officially launched the Coalition for Transportation Productivity , urging Congress to responsibly raise the federal vehicle weight limit on U.S. interstates.
Governor Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Saxl Park
Governor John E. Baldacci today joined Congressman Michael Michaud, members of the Saxl family and several local officials to commemorate the 25th anniversary and re-dedication of Saxl Park.