I am disappointed that Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted to allow the killing of baby animals on refuges throughout Alaska. Recently, the Senate voted 52-47 along party lines, with King crossing over on H.J. Res 69/S.J. Res 18 — a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alaska […]
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Maine's senators team up to preserve bond purchase option for taxpayers
Maine’s two U.S. senators hope to preserve a savings opportunity for low-income workers who don’t have bank accounts. The legislation would extend a program started in 2010 that lets taxpayers receive any refund on their federal taxes in the form of a U.S. savings bond, a paper bond that lets buyers earn interest on their […]
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Susan Collins says Donald Trump owes an explanation
BANGOR — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she doesn’t yet know if President Donald Trump owes an apology to former President Barack Obama over his accusations of a wiretap. But she says Trump owes the American people an explanation. Collins said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that she wishes Trump would “explain to […]
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Representatives addicted to power
It is a very sad day when the realization hits home that Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, along with Reps. Bruce Poliquin and Chellie Pingree and their fellow princes and princesses in their Washinton fiefdom, really believe that they are serving the best interests of “we the people.” The proof is in the results, […]
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Sens. Collins, King oppose budget cuts for national weather agency
Both of Maine’s senators are worried about proposed “dangerous cuts” to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget that they fear would harm coastal states in particular. The federal Office of Management and Budget notified a U.S. Senate committee that President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would slice the agency funding by as much as 17 […]
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Independent investigation needed
I am very concerned about the ongoing disclosures of contact with the Russian government by members of the Donald Trump campaign and now in his administration. First, Gen. John Kelly and now Jeff Sessions, the Attorney General, have admitted to communication with members of the Russian government. Sessions lied, under oath, during his nomination process. […]
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Opposing White House agenda
Sen. Susan Collins complained that the “lack of civility” shown by her constituents during recent peaceful protests “is really disturbing.” Collins specifically criticized Mainers for Accountable Leadership for labeling her as inaccessible to Maine voters after she met with eight of the group’s members. MFAL is one among many new citizen organizations concerned about an […]
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Susan Collins, Angus King press Trump for wiretapping evidence
AUGUSTA — Maine’s U.S. senators have voiced concern over President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that former President Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential campaign. The Portland Press Herald reports Republican Sen. Susan Collins urged Trump to turn over any evidence he might have to support his assertions to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Both Collins […]
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Sen. Susan Collins offers tentative backing for bill to help immigrant children
A bipartisan measure to offer legal protection for undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children is likely to have the backing of both U.S. senators from Maine. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, said recently she supports the goal of the bill once she gets some clarification about what happens when someone who otherwise […]
