Getting rid of some parts of the Affordable Care Act while keeping other parts could destabilize the law.
Elections
Sen. Collins raises more than $5 million in re-election bid
Meanwhile, her Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows surpasses $1 million in total fundraising.
McConnell dispatches tea party favorite in Kentucky
Control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on Kentucky’s outcome.
Senate Republicans block tax break measure
The bill would have extended more than 50 tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.
Former ‘American Idol’ Aiken has razor-thin lead in primary race
Fewer than 400 votes separate the candidates who want to face the Republican incumbent in North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.
Maine’s senators won’t back down on minimum wage bill
Despite a Republican filibuster blocking the latest effort, Susan Collins and Angus King are determined to find a compromise.
Maine’s Sen. Collins signals a likely ‘no’ vote on raising minimum wage
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on the measure, which would gradually raise today’s $7.25 hourly minimum to $10.10 over 30 months.
Shenna Bellows gets boost from pro-choice EMILY’s List
The organization’s fundraising messages will feature the Democratic candidate who is challenging Sen. Susan Collins.
Angus King vote fuels talk of a switch to Republicans
But the independent Maine senator says he’ll decide after the elections based on what’s best for his state.
Collins, King support release of CIA ‘torture’ report
The senators’ support appears likely to have tipped the balance in favor of disclosure.