Maine’s Republican senator said ‘it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen in all the years that I have been privileged to serve in the Senate.’
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Sen. Collins predicts ruling against Obamacare will be overturned
Appearing on two Sunday talk shows, Maine’s senior senator also says she feels vindicated in her support of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Trump administration funding formula causes Maine to lose out on millions in federal opioid money
Because officials used older data, the state missed a key cutoff, and funding dropped precipitously.
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USM tightens control of pop-up courses because of protest targeting Sen. Collins
The university responds after such a course invited students to Washington for a protest of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Maine to receive $26.6 million in federal transportation funding
The award announced by Sen. Susan Collins will be used on road projects in western Maine and Waterville, and to upgrade traffic lights statewide.
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#MeToo flag to remain atop building near Sen. Collins’ Portland office
The Old Port building’s owner raised the flag during the national drama over Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.
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BIW starts work on new destroyer as another ships out
Sen. Susan Collins kicks off construction of the future USS Patrick Gallagher on the same day the USS Michael Monsoor leaves the shipyard for the last time.
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Concerned about acting attorney general, Sen. Collins says she backs bill to protect Russia probe
The Maine Republican says the Senate should consider legislation to limit President Trump’s ability to fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Power shift in Congress will change some roles for Maine delegation
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, are likely to see the biggest effects, but for different reasons.
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Sen. Susan Collins: ‘I look at this as an opportunity’
Collins congratulated Janet Mills on her gubernatorial victory, and she said the national election outcome provides a chance for members of both parties to work together.