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Sen. Susan Collins

Published
October 30, 2023

Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation

King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
Published
October 25, 2023

Bath-built destroyer shoots down missiles and drones targeting Israel, officials say

The USS Carney shot down four cruise missiles and 15 drones launched over the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen, officials said.
Published
October 25, 2023

Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
Published
October 20, 2023

Sen. Collins joins bipartisan delegation visiting the Middle East amid rising tensions

The Maine Republican is one of 10 senators on the trip, which is expected to include a stop in Israel.
Published
October 19, 2023

Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress

Maine's senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.

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Published
October 9, 2023

Commentary: Maine’s Sen. Collins has an opportunity to help bring down drug prices

As lawmakers fight to include major priorities in the end-of-the-year spending package, her voice will be key to increasing patient access to generic medicines and promoting a fairer market.
Published
October 7, 2023

Maine’s members of Congress frustrated but not without hope after recent chaos

In interviews with the Press Herald, Angus King, Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reflected on the near-shutdown of the federal government followed by the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – and what happens next.
Published
October 3, 2023

Golden and Pingree vote with House majority to remove Speaker McCarthy

The Maine Democrats joined other members of their party in voting to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which means the Republican leader did not get enough support to keep his job.
Published
September 25, 2023

Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn

The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn't agree to a deal.
Published
September 13, 2023

Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations

The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.