A ‘meat ax’ approach to service and research programs isn’t likely to pass even Republican muster.
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Sen. Collins supporting effort to save college loan program
The federal Perkins Loan program is set to expire on Sept. 30.
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Sen. Collins likely to be at center of Obamacare fixes
A key Senate committee that she serves on will be working on compromise plans.
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UMaine Presque Isle wins grant initially rejected because of line spacing
Sen. Susan Collins praises the Department of Education’s reversal of an ‘absurd bureaucratic decision.’
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Maine Voices: Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it’s God’s creation
Proposed oil drilling would have serious impacts on species of animals, birds – and the native people.
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LePage takes on George Mitchell in repeated critique of health care votes
The former Senate majority leader drew the governor’s ire by defending votes that U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King cast against Obamacare repeal.
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Collins: Trump ‘can’t set red lines’ for Justice Department probe of Russia ties
The Maine senator tells CNN that special counsel Robert Mueller should ‘follow leads wherever they may be.’
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Former Sen. Mitchell says LePage wrong to criticize Collins, King over ACA
He says the senators were representing the interests of Mainers by opposing the repeal, which he says would harm rural residents, the elderly and the poor.
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Bill Nemitz: Sen. Collins’ courage isn’t just a talking point
But Mainers should never tire of hearing how she stood up to her party.
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Senate rejects ‘skinny’ repeal of ACA in major setback for Trump
The latest effort fails when Sen. John McCain votes with Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski against the president and Republican leaders.