If approved, the Pentagon’s proposed 40 percent reduction in destroyers built between 2021 and 2025 would shrink the Naval fleet to 287 from its current 293 ships.
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Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.
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Susan Collins’ vote on impeachment comes with a cost no matter what
If U.S. Sen. Collins votes to impeach President Donald Trump, it may well cost her job. If she doesn’t, it will almost certainly cost her reputation.
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Lewiston native’s distinguished career in Army draws to a close
Derek Gondek, a 1991 Lewiston High School graduate, reached the rank of Sergeant Major, the most senior enlisted member of the Army, and worked for U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, among other highlights, during his 27½-year career.
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Republican groups pressing Sen. Collins as impeachment trial nears
A new ad released by the Republicans for the Rule of Law urges voters to call her ‘and tell her these witnesses must testify.’
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Trump backs reelection of Sen. Susan Collins
In a tweet Monday, President Donald Trump wrote he agrees 100% that Collins is needed to ensure Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate next year.
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Term limits remain a hot issue on the campaign trail
Opponents criticize Susan Collins for vowing to leave after two terms, but now seeking a fifth.
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Susan Collins formally announces she is running for her 5th U.S. Senate term
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has a handful of challengers already, and political experts say she will likely face a fierce campaign.
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Will she run? Sen. Collins set to announce 2020 plans
Maine’s senior senator, who has raised more than $8 million for a re-election campaign, is expected to announce whether she will run.
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Susan Collins introduces bill to let asylum seekers work sooner, bucking Donald Trump’s plan
The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.