On Sunday morning talk shows, Maine’s senators also weigh in on the probes into Russian contacts with the Trump team.
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It’s not too late for Sen. Collins to do right by Mainers
Her ‘yea’ vote on the tax reform bill was a step backward, but listening to her constituents, like she did when she helped save the Affordable Care Act, is what will help her now.
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Sen. Collins, a key vote on Republican tax plan, pushes amendments to address ‘a lot of concerns’
Sen. King and others also submit changes, forcing a rewrite of the debt-raising bill and postponing a major vote until at least Friday.
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Negotiations ease ‘a lot of’ Collins’ concerns about tax reform bill
The senator whose ‘yes’ vote would be crucial to passing the sweeping plan makes positive comments after talks with President Trump and others.
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Susan Collins and these 7 other senators can make or break Trump’s tax cut this week
Republican leaders aren’t counting on any Democrats for a floor vote that could come Thursday or Friday.
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Collins gets firsthand look at new Colby buildings, downtown revitalization in Waterville
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins met with Colby officials Monday to see the work being done at the new multi-use building on 150 Main St.
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Sen. Collins faces increased pressure as national Democrats launch robocall targeting tax bill
The senior U.S. senator from Maine has already said she has several reservations and wants changes to the proposal now before Congress.
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Sen. Collins wants changes to Senate tax reform bill
Maine’s senior senator also says the sexual misconduct allegations against Sen. Al Franken are worthy of a congressional investigation.
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Sen. Collins joins group seeking review of air quality monitoring
The Republican will work with 2 Democrats aiming to protect their states from air pollution.
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Sen. Collins criticizes some provisions of Republican tax reform bill
Maine’s senior senator has strong reservations about repealing the ACA’s individual mandate, as well as making corporate tax cuts permanent while those for middle-class families would end after nine years.