The House passed the GI Bill Planning Act to extend to 90 days the period in which newly enrolled members of the military services can choose to enroll in the GI Bill benefits program.
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Collins votes ‘no’ as divisive White House lawyer wins 2nd circuit confirmation
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the sole Republican to oppose Steven Menashi, joining Democrats in criticizing his record on immigration, race, women’s equality and LGBTQ rights.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs
The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Two Maine infrastructure projects get federal funding
A total of $44.7 million in grants will finance projects sought by the Maine Department of Transportation and the town of Lubec.
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Maine’s congressional delegation backs effort to spur passage of Equal Rights Amendment
When the ERA failed to gain enough support by one old 1982 deadline, it seemed dead, but it suddenly has life again and may win approval within months.
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Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars
Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won’t stop me.
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Sen. Collins seeks to ‘fix’ federal tax marriage penalty
Maine’s senior senator pushes to double the deduction for state and local taxes for married filers, a change that would help many in high-tax states like Maine.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act
There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
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Trump administration releases $3.32 billion in heating aid
Maine’s Sens. Collins and Angus King call the program a “lifeline”.
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Maine woman found guilty of sending threatening mail to Sen. Collins
Suzanne Muscara said the letter, which claimed to contain anthrax, was a joke. A jury thought otherwise.