Weekly Columns

May 04, 2007

"Defending Ourselves Against Extremist Use Of The Internet"

Radical movements bent on violence are nothing new. The Internet, however, has dramatically expanded...

April 13, 2007

"Preserving Maine’s Forests And Open Spaces"

The people of Maine have always been faithful stewards of the forest because we understand its tremendous value to our economy...

April 06, 2007

Helping Maine And Washington Work Together

Today’s fast-changing global economy presents a great challenge to our state. Meeting this challenge tests our...

March 30, 2007

"Research, Treatment, And Family Support: A Prescription For Alzheimer’s Care"

In 1901, a German psychiatrist, Dr. Alois Alzheimer, interviewed a new 51-year-old patient – Mrs....

March 23, 2007

“Kick Butts To Protect Kids And Save Lives”

When I first came to the U.S. Senate ten years ago, our state of Maine had the dubious distinction of having...

March 16, 2007

"Good Will Must Be One Of Our Anti-Terror Tools"

Fighting terrorism requires more than high-tech surveillance, watch lists, and cargo screening. It also...

March 13, 2007

"Protecting Maine's Lakes And Ponds"

Maine’s lakes and ponds are under attack. Aquatic invasive species threaten our drinking water systems, recreation, wildlife habitat, lakefront real estate, and...

March 02, 2007

"Protecting An Insurance Safety Net For Maine's Low-Income Children"

Four year-old Alexandria Reid is just one of the 14,500 children in Maine currently covered by a public health insurance program that could soon be cut back. ...

February 23, 2007

Modernizing The GI Bill

Since World War II, the GI bill has provided educational benefits to millions of service members. It has been a critical tool to help veterans readjust to...

February 16, 2007

Taking Heart!

February brings to mind thoughts of Valentine's Day and images of hearts. But the heart is much more...

February 09, 2007

Rewarding Our Dedicated Teachers

America’s teachers are among our...

February 09, 2007

“Rewarding Our Dedicated Teachers”

America’s teachers are among our most dedicated public servants. Here in Maine, and throughout the country, our teachers take on the...

February 02, 2007

“Improving Access to Higher Education”

I recently met with Andrew Bossie, a first-generation college student from my hometown of Caribou, who is currently a student at the...

January 26, 2007

Keeping Families Together

Serious mental illness afflicts millions of our nation’s children and adolescents. It is...

January 19, 2007

Restoring Faith In Congress

The very first bill that the Senate debated at the start of this new Congress is legislation to reform lobbying and ethics rules and practices. It is appropriate that the...

January 12, 2007

Reaffirming Americans’ Postal Privacy Rights

One of the most basic protections that we have as Americans and hold dear is the right to privacy. We want to be assured that the government respects our constitutional rights in...

December 27, 2006

Strengthening The U.S. Postal Service For The 21st Century

During this holiday season, we rely on the Postal Service for mailing and receiving packages and holiday cards to friends and loved ones, yet many of us take for granted what a...

December 15, 2006

Pell Grants The Key To Opening The Door To Higher Education

As the price of college tuitions continue to rise, both in public and private institutions throughout the nation, it is becoming increasingly important to address the...

November 17, 2006

Keeping The Watchdog On The Job

One of the best examples of thorough and effective government oversight can be found at the office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, or...

November 13, 2006

Big Opportunities For Small Businesses

Small businesses make up the vast majority of businesses in Maine and are an important driving force of our state’s economy. According to the...