State workers face pay raise stalemate and looming poverty
The 107th Legislature adjourned with many appropriations bills in limbo over the public employees pay raise dispute. Officials note Maine workers earn well below poverty lines, with current wages barely above survival, and warn that ongoing delays harm state programs and families.
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Maine Department of Human Services
U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
Portland
Department of Human Services
Maine
Jacksonville sheriff launches city wide crime faith plan
Jacksonville Sheriff Dale Carson, longtime lawman of the 1 000 square mile city, leads a community driven effort to curb crime. He credits improved facilities and records yet notes crime rose 11 percent last year. The campaign, aided by Mayor Tanzler, business leaders, clergy, and media, centers on faith and voluntary involvement with thousands attending a Bicentennial series at the Jacksonville Coliseum to reaffirm the founders' faith.
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Paul Harvey
Los Angeles Times
Dale Carson
Jacksonville
Fla
FBI
Duval County
Dale
Dave Harrell
Moody Adams
Jacksonville Coliseum
Rhodes attacks Tip O Neill in forthcoming book
Washington reports Republican leader John Rhodes pens a sharp critique of Democratic leader Tip O Neill in a near publish, alleging obstruction and partisan attacks block bipartisan compromise. The piece also details a GAO critique of Ford era frigates cost overruns and Navy defenses.
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John Rhodes
Tip’ O’neill
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
House
Thomas
Tip” O'Neill
Rhodes
O'Neill
Tip O'Neill
Tip
Arizona
Massachusetts
Ford
Congress
General Accounting Office
GAO
Navy
Maine Lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget Amid Retiree Concerns
Charles W. Jordan criticizes the Legislature for adjourning a week after recess without an appropriation bill. He notes 49 Democrats and three Republicans opposed a compromise, causing cuts to programs for the elderly, poor, and education. He highlights retirement fund strength and calls for fair adjustments for retirees, urging action over bickering.
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Maine
Committee On Veterans and Retirement
House
Senate
Alliance
Beware of petitions toward Communist party on Maine ballot
A reader warns against signing petitions to place two Communist party candidates on the Maine presidential ballot. The letter cites concerns about democracy and references religious faith, urging voters to be cautious what they sign and to defend American constitutional principles. The writer stresses love for country and Christian ideals.
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Communist Party
Five Points
Maine
United States
Mathers
Russia
America
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GOP
India
Ranan Lurie
U. of M
Charles W. Jordan
Legislative Committee
Androscoggin County
Retired Teachers Association
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