Angus King: “Much like an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure, an $11 bathmat sure beats a $30,000 hospital trip.”

Unless and until there is a change of policy and leadership, today's news simply means that there is more expensively-equipped lawlessness on our streets rather than responsible, legitimate law enforcement.

Energy prices continue to rise nationwide, and this administration is taking products offline just when they could be deployed to strengthen the power grid, improve the quality of life, and curb the cost of living for American families.

Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers.

Acting to prevent the spread of such diseases is essential to protect the health of Maine people and Americans nationwide.