The Maine senator says the legislation would interfere with an existing law that ensures health professionals who object to abortion are not required to participate in it.
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After Sen. King voices skepticism, Biden drops nominee for ATF chief
A spokesman for King says the independent voiced concerns about the controversial pick of David Chipman, who was a gun-safety advocate and critic of the National Rifle Association.
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Sen. Collins said Kavanaugh considered abortion rights settled. Texas decision suggests otherwise
Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s decision late Wednesday night revives questions of whether the Maine senator was misled by the nominee or whether she was intent on supporting him no matter his views on abortion rights.
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In wake of Texas law, abortion again becomes a hot topic in Maine
Pro-choice politicians decry Supreme Court’s refusal to block the highly restrictive new law.
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Maine senators question Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are seeking explanations for the chaotic collapse of the Afghan government, while U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree defends the president’s actions.
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Maine projects hang in the balance as Congress wrangles over two whopping spending measures
The fate of a few Maine projects is at stake, including $1 million for Lewiston’s Bates Mill No. 5, and billions for roads, bridges, broadband and more.
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Infrastructure deal includes $1.9 billion for Maine transportation, broadband
The $1 trillion compromise Senate bill includes money for the state and potentially even more in competitive grants, according to a White House estimate.
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Sens. Collins, King laud progress on infrastructure bill
Collins was part of bipartisan group of senators that developed a plan for $550 billion in new spending that is part of the nearly $1 trillion package.
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Senate votes to start work on $1 trillion infrastructure bill
The 67-32 tally to begin formal consideration showed the high interest among senators in the package, but it’s unclear if enough Republicans will eventually join Democrats to support final passage.
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Maine delegation touts launch of logging industry relief program
A $200 million pandemic relief program is opening soon for U.S. logging and log-hauling businesses that have been seriously affected.