Health care costs blunt the competitive edge of American entrepreneurs, from the auto industry to internet start-ups. Tom Allen americanautoblunt Change image and share on social
Stem cell research holds out the promise of finding cures and treatments for a wide range of diseases. Tom Allen cellcuredisease Change image and share on social
Despite the increase in world attention toward Sudan in the past months, the genocide in Darfur has continued without any serious attempt by the Sudanese government to do what governments primarily exist to do, protect their citizens. Tom Allen attemptattentioncitizen share on social
Maine's long and cold winters may help keep our State's population low, but our harsh climate also accounts for what is unique and valuable about our land and our people. Tom Allen accountclimatecold Change image and share on social
In this part of the world, only Maine gives winter the welcome and the worship it should have. Tom Allen mainepartwinter Change image and share on social
But like the rest of the country, Maine has reached an impasse, for most of the mercury that fouls our skies, waters and land comes from outside our borders. Tom Allen bordercountryfoul Change image and share on social
They don't have special rights because we have civil rights laws that protect them. The laws work both ways. Tom Allen civillawprotect Change image and share on social
Under current federal policy on human embryonic stem cell research, only those stem cell lines derived before August 9, 2001 are eligible for federally funded research. Tom Allen augustcellcurrent Change image and share on social
The mercury rule writers also ignored mercury's special qualities. Tom Allen mercuryqualityrule Change image and share on social
The offshore ocean area under U.S. jurisdiction is larger than our land mass, and teems with plant and animal life, mineral resources, commerce, trade, and energy sources. Tom Allen animalareacommerce Change image and share on social