The entire congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills oppose the bill, which polling found to be deeply unpopular in Maine.
Sen. Susan Collins
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Susan Collins votes ‘no’ as Senate approves Trump spending cuts and tax breaks
Collins was one of three Republican senators to vote against the bill. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie by casting a final vote in favor.
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Sen. Collins in spotlight as Trump budget bill heads to final vote in Senate
While Sen. Susan Collins is among a handful of Republican holdouts, Sen. Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, has been a vocal opponent of the bill, which would extend tax cuts, slash funding for health insurance and food assistance and roll back clean energy incentives.
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Maine senators weigh Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ as pressure mounts for a vote
Independent Sen. Angus King detailed his opposition to Trump’s tax cuts and spending package on Wednesday, while Republican Sen. Susan Collins has expressed concerns about certain provisions.
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Sen. Susan Collins presses Trump’s budget director over foreign aid cuts
Russell Vought appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday to field questions about the Trump administration’s request to cut $9.4 billion from the current budget for foreign aid and public broadcasting through what is called a rescission package.
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Some trademarks for Sen. Collins to consider | Letter
As an ongoing competition for subscribers, The Week, a national news magazine, conducts a weekly contest employing a specific item culled from one of its most recent published stories. In the April 29, 2022 edition, Meghan Markle was highlighted for seeking a “trademark” for the word “archetypes.” Utilizing this trademark theme, contestants were asked to […]
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Susan Collins’ big opportunity to protect Maine’s future | Opinion
The senator’s upcoming vote on President Trump’s bill will say a lot about where her priorities stand.
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Don’t be surprised if Susan Collins rolls to victory next year | Steve Collins
In order to look forward, it can help to look back.
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It’s time for Sen. Collins to stand up for AmeriCorps | Opinion
Our senator not done enough to ensure the future of the national service agency.
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Sen. Collins is not ignoring her constituents | Letter
A recent letter (“Susan Collins’ constituents deserve some face time,” June 5) suggested Sen. Susan Collins is not engaging with Mainers. That is simply not true. Sen. Collins is one of the most accessible members of the U.S. Senate. During every congressional recess, she travels throughout Maine to meet directly with constituents. Just this spring, […]