Among other legislation, the Senate passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
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Experts: Maine’s 2nd District races are the most competitive, and potentially crucial, in the 2020 election
In the far northeast of the country, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is a place with long stretches of empty highway, trees beyond measure and lots of rocky coastline with unbeatable scenery. It is also a political hot spot unparalleled in America. No other congressional district has such close races in 2020 for the House and […]
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Collins, Romney among senators who join Trump for lunch amid impeachment inquiry
Sen. Susan Collins has not commented on the House impeachment inquiry, but said it did come up briefly during the meeting with the president Thursday.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collins’ bill fails to address root cause of drug shortages
She knows what the problem is: pricing and contracting practices that benefit suppliers and hospital executives at patients’ expense.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House passed the GI Bill Planning Act to extend to 90 days the period in which newly enrolled members of the military services can choose to enroll in the GI Bill benefits program.
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Collins votes ‘no’ as divisive White House lawyer wins 2nd circuit confirmation
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the sole Republican to oppose Steven Menashi, joining Democrats in criticizing his record on immigration, race, women’s equality and LGBTQ rights.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs
The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Two Maine infrastructure projects get federal funding
A total of $44.7 million in grants will finance projects sought by the Maine Department of Transportation and the town of Lubec.
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Maine’s congressional delegation backs effort to spur passage of Equal Rights Amendment
When the ERA failed to gain enough support by one old 1982 deadline, it seemed dead, but it suddenly has life again and may win approval within months.