King and Pingree call for special counsel, while Collins and Poliquin express confidence in post-Comey FBI probe.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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Amid criticism, Sens. King, Collins reaffirm confidence in Senate intel committee’s Russia-Trump investigation
Collins calls for hiring a prosecutor or investigator.
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Collins, King to appear together on ‘Meet the Press’
Maine’s senators are expected to talk about their efforts to build consensus and facilitate bipartisanship during a segment on NBC’s Sunday morning politics show.
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Sen. King says U.S. needs to ramp up diplomatic pressure on North Korea
After a briefing by the White House, Maine’s independent senator tells CNN that getting China to apply pressure is the key to defusing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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What’s the U.S. policy on Syria? Sen. King says he doesn’t know
When asked if he understood what America’s policy on Syria is today, he replied, “No. Do you?”
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Sen. King says he’ll probably reveal position on Gorsuch this week
Many Democrats hope the Maine independent will join them in trying to block President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Collins, King say Senate committee’s Russia probe will be steady
The investigation of Moscow’s effort to sway the election is a model of bipartisanship, the lawmakers say.
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Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court
A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.
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Sen. King part of group aiming to expedite vets’ appeals to VA
The proposal reintroduces legislation from the previous Congress.