They cite a statistic that of the 24 million U.S. households that lack broadband service, 80 percent are in rural areas.
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Sen. Collins calls for FBI to investigate 3rd woman’s accusation in broader Kavanaugh probe
The Maine Republican says FBI investigators should start with the 4 witnesses named in Thursday’s hearing but pursue ‘appropriate’ leads.
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Dozens of residents flood Collins’ Augusta office as Kavanaugh vote advances
The Maine senator, one of a few Republicans who could halt the judge’s nomination, still has not decided how she will vote, a staff member says.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Brett Kavanaugh has shown he doesn’t belong on the Supreme Court
The man who testified Thursday can’t control his temper, he is overtly partisan and he doesn’t always tell the truth.
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Sen. Collins says she supports delay in Kavanaugh vote to allow time for investigation
The Maine Republican, whose website and phone system buckled under the load of constituent contacts, tweeted that she backed the ‘sensible agreement’ shortly after a meeting with several sexual assault victims in her office.
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Third accuser deepens Sen. Collins’ quandary over Kavanaugh on eve of critical hearing
Maine’s Republican senator won’t publicly say whether the new allegations warrant a delay to allow for a full investigation, but she reportedly expressed her concerns to party leaders.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to have an abortion.
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Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to have an abortion.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins reiterates that Kavanaugh is unlikely to favor overturning Roe v. Wade
She cites points he made in conversations with her.
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Collins’ bills to ban pharmacy ‘gag clauses’ pass House and Senate
President Trump, who has supports the bills and is expected to sign them, said ‘Americans deserve to know the lowest drug price at their pharmacy.’