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Trump signs into law Sens. Collins, Shaheen bill on diabetes

by MWC Bot November 6, 2017November 6, 2017

The law will establish a commission of experts on treatment and prevention.

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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by MWC Bot November 5, 2017November 4, 2017

Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 211), condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya; and passed a bill (S. Res. 245), calling on Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens. The House also passed the National Forest System Vegetation Management […]

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Sen. Collins says states need federal help to protect elections

by Steve Collins November 2, 2017December 1, 2017

Collins introduces legislation to stave off foreign meddling with American election systems.

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Russians used LePage’s controversial views as tool on Facebook to sow discord

by Scott Thistle November 1, 2017November 2, 2017

They praised and criticized his racially charged comments in their campaign to pit Americans against each other, Sen. Collins says at a hearing on election meddling.

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Sen. Collins signals opposition to 2 tax cuts for wealthy

by Kevin Miller October 31, 2017December 1, 2017

Speaking with Bloomberg, Maine’s senator expressed concerns about her party’s proposal to eliminate the estate tax and lower income taxes on millionaires.

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Maine delegation has mixed reaction to Russia probe indictments

by Kevin Miller October 30, 2017December 1, 2017

While Rep. Pingree says the charges against former Trump campaign officials highlight the need for a special prosecutor, Rep. Poliquin says the numerous investigations need to run their course.