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1,371 stories Updated Jul 23, 2025 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

Federal Claw-Backs – and Maine

Federal Claw-Backs – and Maine

A $9B federal clawback may sound big—but it’s symbolic. Real reform needs deeper cuts, both federally and at the state level, to fix runaway spending.

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