Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Delegation Wants Trump To Intervene On Whale Rules That Could Hurt Lobster Fleet

By • Jul 10, 2019
New England Aquarium

Maine’s Congressional Delegation is appealing directly to President Donald Trump to intervene in a federal rulemaking process that aims to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, but which could cause large-scale disruption in this state’s lobster industry.

Maine Girl, 9, Urges Congress To Continue Funding For Diabetes Research

By • Jul 10, 2019
screen shot from Sen. Susan Collins Facebook page

A 9-year-old girl from Yarmouth testified before a congressional committee Wednesday morning on the impact of type-1 diabetes on her life and the importance of continuing a program that funds research into its cause.

Mainers Hold 'Playdate' Protest Outside Sen. Collins Office

By Julie Pike & Eliana Miller • Jul 3, 2019
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Protestors crowded into Sen. Susan Collins' office in Portland Wednesday to speak out against the treatment of migrants in detention camps along the southern U.S. border.

New Group Uses Exploited Advocacy Rules To 'Educate' Mainers About Sen. Collins

By • Jul 3, 2019
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Democrats at the national level and in Maine are using a multipronged strategy to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in 2020. The plan includes the creation of a new nonprofit group that can shield its donors and operate in a legal gray area that has been increasingly exploited by political organizations in recent elections.

Collins Challenger Touts Early Fundraising Success

By • Jul 3, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon says she brought in more than $1 million in the week since she announced her candidacy.

Collins Proposes Broadband Grant Program

By • Jun 27, 2019

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has introduced legislation that would provide $5 billion in matching grants to expand broadband access in rural areas of the country.

Senate Committee Advances Health Reform Package

By • Jun 26, 2019

The U.S. Senate is considering a sweeping health care reform bill that includes provisions authored by Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon Announces Bid To Unseat Collins

By & • Jun 24, 2019
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Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon is announcing her bid to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.  The Freeport Democrat announced her candidacy in a press statement and video that attempted to portray Collins as out of touch with Mainers.

Democratic Party Activist Betsy Sweet Looks To Challenge Collins In 2020 Race

By • Jun 14, 2019
Robert F. Bukaty / AP Photo

Democratic party activist and former candidate for Maine Governor Betsy Sweet is seeking her party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently held by Republican Susan Collins. Sweet is first to enter a race that is likely to draw more Democrats and probably some Republicans as well.

Collins: Opponents Resorting To 'Distortion And Outright Lies' To Unseat Her

By • May 31, 2019
Alex Brandon / Associated Press

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she is dismayed by the early start and extreme negativity of the campaign against her, even though she has not decided whether to seek re-election.

Collins Introduces Legislation For Prevention And Treatment Of Tick-Borne Illnesses

By • May 24, 2019
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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has introduced legislation that would authorize $100 million for the prevention and treatment of tick-borne illnesses.

New Technology Could Help More Maine Seniors Live Independently

By • May 22, 2019

The Senate Special Committee on Aging Wednesday heard about developments in technology and assistive devices to help older Americans live independently.

Collins Joins Senate Democrats In Opposing Trump's Nominee For Federal Judge

By • May 17, 2019
Harry Hamburg / AP Photo

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted with Democrats Thursday to oppose confirmation of a federal judge who has been criticized for her views on abortion. Wendy Vitter has also come under fire for appearing to back discredited claims that link abortion and birth control pills to increased risk of cancer and violent relationships.

Senators Renew Push To Award Gold Medal To World War II Ghost Army

By • May 13, 2019

BOSTON - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are renewing an effort to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Ghost Army of World War II.

Maine Aging Agency Head Presses Congress For More Funds For Programs Supporting Older Americans

By • May 9, 2019

As the state with the nation's oldest population,  Maine is the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to the field of aging in America. That's according to the longtime executive director of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA).

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