Maine’s delegation should resist efforts to take away legal protections, and Mainers should speak up when we see workplace bias or hear hurtful jokes.
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Sen. Collins recognized for excellence in public service
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was recognized by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University for Excellence in Public Service.
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Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020
NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily’s List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
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Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger
While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.
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Sen. Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate vote as re-election race looms
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths over the years to keep her perfect voting streak intact.
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Report: Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Collins
Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.
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Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020
The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Susan Collins taps her leadership PAC to shore up support
Maine’s senior senator uses her Dirigo PAC to support GOP politicians, from Mitch McConnell to candidates for the Maine Legislature.