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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Portland building owner says #metoo flag might stay until Susan Collins leaves office
PORTLAND — New York real estate investor Fabian Friedland hoped the large #metoo flag flying over the roof of his Old Port building might dissuade U.S. Sen. Susan Collins from voting for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. It did not work, of course. Collins, R-Maine, cast her pivotal vote in early October. But the flag […]
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Susan Collins has ‘great cause for concern’ for fate of special counsel’s probe
BRUNSWICK — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said she is concerned over President Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whittaker as acting U.S. Attorney General. Collins praised Jeff Sessions after his resignation, calling him a man of integrity and great strength. “He was unwavering when it came to protecting the integrity of the special council’s investigation,”said Collins, speaking at a Bath […]
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Sen. Susan Collins: ‘I look at this as an opportunity’
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, left, chats with Gina Mosca after speaking to home care and hospice workers at MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Alfond Center for Health on Wednesday in Augusta. Staff photo by Joe Phelan AUGUSTA — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said she sees opportunity in Tuesday’s election results for a moderate Republican voice such as hers […]
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Collins and King slam Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
NORRIDGEWOCK — Both of Maine’s U.S. senators said Tuesday they are strongly opposed to President Donald Trump’s plan to issue an executive order revoking birthright citizenship for the children of noncitizens and unauthorized immigrants born in the United States. “I completely disagree with that,” Republican Sen. Susan Collins said in an interview following a news […]
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Susan Collins predicts GOP will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’
AUBURN — Eyeing next week’s election, Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Monday she is confident her party will retain control of the Senate but not as sure the GOP will wind up in charge of the House. “We’re firm in the Senate,” Collins said, adding will not be surprised if the GOP gains a […]
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Raise children to have open mind
It is so sad that many Maine women focus on one choice that came from massive research on Sen. Susan Collins’ part. Her research led her to the vote she made. I am ashamed of Maine women who have criticized her. They forget how much good Sen. Collins has fought for, for Mainers. Shame on […]
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Have some respect for Sen. Collins’ rights
My grandfather was a Republican, an admirer of Margaret Chase Smith. My father was a Democrat, an Ed Muskie man. In spite of this, the political discussions in our home respected the right of others to have opposing views. Or what Sen. Smith called, “the basic principles of Americanism — the right to criticize; the […]
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Sen. Collins doesn't represent me
I take issue with Ryan Lorrain’s letter (Oct. 14) applauding Sen. Susan Collins for representing Maine well during Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court. She did not represent me well at all. She voted along party lines to confirm an ill-tempered man, just as she voted with other Republicans when they reduced health […]