At a hearing Tuesday, Collins’ questions focused on the fact that Trump’s budget requested only 1 destroyer from Bath Iron Works.
Randy Billings
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Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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How can Graham Platner run for Senate with a 100% VA disability rating?
The VA’s system is not Social Security disability.
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Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.
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Graham Platner raised $1.5 million in week after Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign
The political newcomer’s haul is his best week of fundraising yet.
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In race between Susan Collins and Graham Platner, where do moderates turn?
Some supporters of Janet Mills are slow to warm to the near-certain Democratic nominee for Senate.
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Live updates: Graham Platner to skip Democratic Senate primary debates after Janet Mills drops out
Meanwhile, Mills declined to immediately endorse Platner as he gears up for a likely head-to-head matchup with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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In stunning move, Janet Mills suspends Senate candidacy
The move came as most indicators showed her trailing to Graham Platner in the Democratic primary.
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Pingree, Bush lead fundraising in Maine governor’s race ahead of primaries
The latest campaign finance reports filed with the state provide a look at who is best positioned to succeed in the June 9 primaries, though a fundraising lead does not guarantee victory at the ballot box.
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Pro-Collins super PAC launches $2M attack ad against Graham Platner
Pine Tree Results’ ad buy highlights Platner’s old internet comments about sexual assault, lobstermen and rural white Americans.
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Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses
Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.