Sen. Angus King says the coronavirus has ‘devastated’ the country and inaction was too costly, while Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for not embracing her much smaller alternative plan.
Sen. Susan Collins
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Working Maine families need lifeline to overcome impacts of COVID
Our senators must vote ‘yes’ on the upcoming American Rescue Plan so that Mainers can pay their bills, put food on the table and stay in their homes.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Sen. Collins pushes for emergency diaper assistance funding
Local diaper banks, including one in Maine, are handing out an average of 50% more diapers per month than usual since the pandemic began.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Sen. Collins and Nevada Democrat propose grants to expand rural broadband
The senators propose matching grants to help states and state-approved entities build ‘last-mile’ infrastructure.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’ll vote no on Biden’s nominee to lead budget office
Neera Tanden has been under scrutiny for antagonistic social media posts, and her confirmation is in doubt.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
More than 7,600 Maine employers approved for new pandemic aid
About $553 million in forgivable loans has been approved for Maine businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program’s current phase.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump
Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republicans to consider rebuking Collins over impeachment vote
Collins was 1 of 7 Republicans who voted to convict Trump of inciting an insurrection.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Collins, King vote to convict Trump in second impeachment trial
The former president was acquitted because the Senate did not reach a two-thirds majority.