Maine House Democrats: When the Federal Government Shuts Down, the Safety Nets Shouldn't
November 06, 2025
November 06, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 6 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2025:
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When the federal government shuts down, the safety nets shouldn't
By Rep. Kristi Mathieson
As the federal government grinds through a historic shutdown, the headlines - predictably - often focus on political maneuvering. But out of the political spotlight, the real story is unfolding in colder homes, emptier fridges and workplaces whe . . .
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When the federal government shuts down, the safety nets shouldn't
By Rep. Kristi Mathieson
As the federal government grinds through a historic shutdown, the headlines - predictably - often focus on political maneuvering. But out of the political spotlight, the real story is unfolding in colder homes, emptier fridges and workplaces whe . . .