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This election is about who can do more for Maine | Sen. Susan Collins
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is seeking her sixth term in the United States Senate. Every six years, Maine posts a job opening for a United States senator. I’m applying to keep the job, and you are the hiring committee. On Tuesday, you make the hire. A good committee looks for sound judgment, integrity and a record of working across party lines. It wants a leader who can negotiate agreements that last and who knows when to give a little and when to hold firm. Then it checks references.
ME Manchin Backs Collins
INTRO: Former West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin joining Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on the campaign trail in Lewiston, Maine. Collins tells reporters about the work they did together while Manchin was still in office. ACK: Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) TAG: She mentions multiple bills they worked together on, including a major bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Collins Blasts Trump for Canceling Congress-Approved Spending
WMTWupdated 2m agofirst covered Sep 27, 12:15 PM ET Read the original ↗ Senator Susan Collins condemned President Trump's cancellation of spending previously approved by Congress, calling the actions illegal. The Maine Republican's criticism highlights ongoing tensions between executive power and congressional authority, a constitutional issue that transcends party lines.
We must overturn the emergency declaration for the northern border
On April 2, 2025, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of a resolution authored by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would end the emergency declaration that President Trump signed in February to implement tariffs on Canada for not doing enough to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. The following is adapted from Senator Collins’ floor speech.
Our adversaries are watching closely our response in Ukraine
On March 11, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and a bipartisan group of Senators delivered remarks from the Senate floor to call for continued support of Ukraine. Senator Collins is chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The following is adapted from Senator Collins’ floor speech. On Feb. 24, 2022, without justification, without provocation, Russia launched a full-scale, brutal invasion of its democratic neighbor, Ukraine, with missiles, air assaults, and army divisions.
Preserving Maine veterans’ access to long-term care
Earlier this year, Maine Veterans’ Homes, which provides compassionate, quality long-term care to the brave men and women who served our country, announced it planned to close its facilities in Caribou and Machias, two of the six homes it operates. Shuttering the Caribou and Machias homes, which employ more than 120 people, would have had a devastating impact on more than 80 veterans and spouses of veterans who reside there.
Sen. Collins: Bipartisan talks produce transformational infrastructure package
Columns Posted 3:31 PM Updated at 3:53 PM increase font size Ultimately, this bill is about reinforcing the connections – in our roads, bridges, airports, highways, seaports and internet – that make our country more united. By Sen. Susan CollinsSpecial to the Press Herald Share For too long, any discussion of infrastructure in our country has been accompanied by the adjective “crumbling.” The backlog of needed repairs and upgrades in Maine and throughout America is simply enormous.
10 of our top columns this week: ICYMI
In today's fast-paced news environment, it can be hard to keep up. For your weekend reading, we've started in-case-you-missed-it compilations of some of the week's top USA TODAY Opinion pieces. As always, thanks for reading, and for your feedback. — USA TODAY Opinion editors 1. We were cautious. And yet, somehow, my entire household got COVID-19. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. By Joanna Allhands "My entire household has COVID-19.
Reaffirming the foundation of our democracy - The Ellsworth American
By Sen. Susan Collins Editor’s Note: This is a transcript of Sen. Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor in support of Congress’s certification of the Electoral College votes. She spoke hours after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building Jan. 6. Mr. President, let me begin my remarks tonight by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to the members of the law enforcement community and the National Guard, whose hard work and courage made it possible for us to resume our deliberations tonight.
Jeanne Shaheen and Susan Collins: Senators, tell the truth about Trump, Biden and election
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Susan Collins On Aug. 24, 1814, the British seized control of the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overthrow the American government. What we witnessed last week — 207 years later — at the hands of American insurrectionists, rather than foreign troops, was a reminder of the fragility of even a democracy as strong as ours.
Opinion/Susan Collins: I've never stopped working for you Original
By Sen. Susan Collins I grew up in Maine where my family has run a sixth-generation small business for more than 175 years. I understand how small businesses anchor a community and create jobs. That’s why I've worked to reduce taxes that can stifle their growth and why I've fought to secure federal funding to create an environment where they and their workers can thrive.
Opinion/Sen. Susan Collins: Increasing transparency and lowering health care costs
Sen. Susan Collins Tuesday Sep 22, 2020 at 8:01 AM Whether it is buying a loaf of bread at the supermarket or hiring a roofing contractor, consumers expect to know the full price of what they are purchasing before they buy it. Transparency between buyer and seller on both the price and quality of the goods or services in a transaction is fundamental to our free-market economic system.
Opinion/Sen. Susan Collins: Increasing transparency and lowering health care costs
Sen. Susan Collins Tuesday Sep 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM Whether it is buying a loaf of bread at the supermarket or hiring a roofing contractor, consumers expect to know the full price of what they are purchasing before they buy it. Transparency between buyer and seller on both the price and quality of the goods or services in a transaction is fundamental to our free-market economic system.
Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals
Sen. Susan Collins Saturday Nov 23, 2019 at 11:17 AM Nov 23, 2019 at 11:17 AM It is estimated America�s seniors lose a staggering $2.9 billion each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams. The size and scope of the senior fraud problem are immense. As chairman of the Senate Aging Committee and a senator representing Maine, the state with our nation�s oldest median age, protecting seniors from all forms of financial abuse is among my highest priorities.
Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals
Sen. Susan Collins Saturday Nov 23, 2019 at 11:17 AM Nov 23, 2019 at 11:17 AM It is estimated America’s seniors lose a staggering $2.9 billion each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams. The size and scope of the senior fraud problem are immense. As chairman of the Senate Aging Committee and a senator representing Maine, the state with our nation’s oldest median age, protecting seniors from all forms of financial abuse is among my highest priorities.
Bill takes bipartisan approach to lowering medication costs
We are no strangers to working across the aisle to find solutions to some of America’s most difficult problems. We have banned pharmacy gag clauses, and we are working to hold insulin manufacturers accountable for unnecessarily high drug costs as well as to increase access to health services in rural communities. Now, we are working together again to continue to take action to lower drug prices. There is no question that America’s health care system requires substantial reform.
Sen. Susan Collins: I worked with all sides to end federal shutdown
The Press Herald Editorial Board recently criticized my willingness to work with the administration, in addition to my colleagues in Congress, to bring an end to the government shutdown (“Our View: Collins should vote ‘no’ on Trump’s wall, not reward his hostage tactics,” Jan. 24). Now that the government has reopened – and serious negotiations to reach a long-term agreement before Feb.
Sen. Susan Collins: I worked with all sides to end federal shutdown
The Press Herald Editorial Board recently criticized my willingness to work with the administration, in addition to my colleagues in Congress, to bring an end to the government shutdown (“Our View: Collins should vote ‘no’ on Trump’s wall, not reward his hostage tactics,” Jan. 24). Now that the government has reopened – and serious negotiations to reach a long-term agreement before Feb.
Sen. Susan Collins: Partisanship gets the headlines, but progress has been made
Lost in the turmoil of Washington politics is the fact that many bipartisan initiatives became law this past year. According to a Gallup survey, a majority of Americans believe political leaders should compromise to achieve their goals. Given the gridlock that partisanship can produce, Americans are understandably tired of the divisiveness, controversies and hyperpartisanship in Washington.
Sen. Susan Collins: Focus on division distracts from progress made by Congress
Lost in the turmoil of Washington politics is the fact that many bipartisan initiatives became law this past year. According to a Gallup survey, a majority of Americans believe political leaders should compromise to achieve their goals. Although the headlines focus on controversy and hyperpartisanship, the fact is that many broad-based initiatives became law this year, says Sen. Susan Collins.
Guest Commentary: Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care — a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Opinion: Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care - a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Guest column: Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care — a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
COLUMN: Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care — a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage and the attempts to repeal it reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
Affordable Care Act can be fixed
Washington, D.C., has become too partisan and there is no better example of that than the topic of health care – a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every single one of us and one-sixth of the American economy.No one believes that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, including us, but both its passage, and the attempts to repeal it, reveal just how broken Washington is.As our Constitution was being written, legend tells us of a conversation between George Washington and Thomas...
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