Sept. 25 would be ‘National Lobster Day,’ recognizing the historic and economic importance of the lobster industry.
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Sen. Collins backs measure to quickly mete out sanctions if Russia meddles in an election
The bill, which has both Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, is meant to deter foreign meddling in U.S. elections.
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Senate panel advances Collins’ bill to ban practice that raises consumer drug costs
The proposal would prohibit contract ‘gag clauses’ that prevent pharmacists from revealing when it’s cheaper to pay out-of-pocket than through health insurance plans.
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Sens. Collins and King, Rep. Poliquin testify against tariffs on Canadian newsprint
They cite damage to various domestic industries, including newspapers, and urge the International Trade Commission to advise the U.S. to rescind the tariffs.
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Milbridge physician announces plans to challenge Sen. Collins in 2020
Dr. Cathleen London, a Democrat, accuses Maine’s senior senator of putting the Republican Party ahead of Maine constituents.
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Maine’s congressional members call out Trump for casting doubt on Russia’s election meddling
All four members say the evidence is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, even though the president – with his Russian counterpart only feet away – declined to say so.
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Collins says justice’s respect for precedent will protect Roe v. Wade. Experts disagree.
Maine’s Republican senator pins her support of a Supreme Court nominee on ‘settled law,’ but her reasoning withers under scrutiny.
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ACLU the latest to press Sen. Collins on Supreme Court nominee
A $150,000 campaign that began Friday features an ad praising Collins as an ‘independent voice’ for Maine and saying Americans have to know that the nominee will support the Roe v. Wade ruling.
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Activists call on Sen. Collins to be ‘strong leader,’ ask hard questions of Supreme Court nominee
Abortion, environmental and labor activists urge Collins and Sen. Angus King to ‘take a very, very hard look’ at President Trump’s eventual choice.
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Sen. Collins on treacherous middle ground in Supreme Court fight
The Maine senator says she knows that, regardless of how she votes, ‘there are going to be people who are furious at me.’