The federal government shutdown is holding up some LIHEAP applications, much to those homeowners’ frustration. New this year in Maine: a requirement that people applying to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program show their Social Security cards. Those who have lost theirs cards and need new ones haven’t been able to request them because the […]
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T. Case: An unnecessary shutdown
Strange that both major political parties, elected by the people, cannot agree on issues vital to the national security and the well-being of the people. Strange that we common citizens must be out of work while members of Congress and their staff face no layoffs or loss of pay. Strange that only nonessential jobs take […]
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M. Churchill: Shutdown affects many here
Alongside many national parks are small towns that owe their existence to tourism. Tourist dollars support those towns and businesses, pumping money back into the economy through fees, gas taxes, goods and services. Now the gates are closed. Silence fills the parks. That means it is not only silent, it is lost revenue for all […]
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G.Ruby: Arrogant politicians
I believe that most Americans do not want a government shutdown but, as usual, members of the U.S. Congress did the opposite. The arrogance of a handful of politicians who have the power to shut down America is unbelievable. Term limits are needed to counter those career politicians. Most of them retire as millionaires with […]
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In rebuttal, S. Tetenman: Major impact on those affected
The Sun Journal editorial printed Oct. 2 included in the headline the words “Shutdown OK.” The editorial stated there has been little impact on most people’s lives. That may be correct in terms of numbers of people directly affected, but is misleading on the impact on those who are affected. Approximately 800,000 people are being […]