Abortion rights groups and other progressive organizations strongly opposed Wendy Vitter’s nomination to serve on the federal bench in Louisiana, but the President Trump’s nominee was approved on a 52-45 vote.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ zings Susan Collins in opening skit
Her opponents say the television comedy show has Maine’s longtime senator pegged.
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Sen. Collins grills Navy on plans for new lead ship design, industry stability
During a Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Collins questioned Navy leadership on the Trump administration’s 2020 budget request for the Navy and Marine Corps.
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Sen. Collins may face first primary challenge since winning seat in 1996
Derek Lavasseur, a conservative activist from Fairfield, says he will challenge Collins in the June 2020 primary.
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Lewiston lawyer might challenge Collins in 2020
Former Mayor Jim Howaniec, 60, is eyeing a possible campaign for U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
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‘Queer feminist mermaid’ hopes to unseat Collins
Saco lawyer Bre Kidman readily admits to being weird, but hopes Mainers will identify with the independence and authenticity.
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Jim Fossel: Silly season on the long campaign trail
With 19 months until Election Day, there’s no long-shot candidacy too long to be treated seriously.
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Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
Seeing no other Democrats stepping up, the 31-year-old said hard work is needed to win in 2020.
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Susan Collins hauls in cash for 2020 re-election campaign
With the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine more than a year off, the incumbent Republican senator has accumulated record campaign donations, even before any official announcement that she will seek another term.