Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s bill would have let millions of borrowers, some with years-old debt and interest rates topping 7 percent or more, refinance at today’s lower rates.
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Senate candidate Shenna Bellows to walk the length of Maine
Bellows will walk the 350 miles from Houlton to Kittery as she tries to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Mississippi Senate race gets marquee billing on night of primaries
The tea party is trying to topple an establishment favorite following losses in four other states.
Gabrielle Giffords’ gun-control group to back Susan Collins
The group says it wants leaders who ‘shatter the tired myth that you can’t be pro-gun rights and pro-gun violence prevention.’
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.
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.