Maine’s Republican senator talks about the fired FBI director’s testimony on CNN’s ‘State of the Union.’
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Collins says Senate Intelligence Committee needs special investigator
The panel’s probe into Russian influence on the 2016 election continues to widen, she says on ‘Face the Nation.’
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Maine politicians react to U.S. withdrawal from Paris accord
Editor’s Note: The Maine Chamber of Commerce declined to comment on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord and Gov. Paul LePage’s office did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. “Climate change requires a global approach. I’m disappointed in the President’s decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.” — […]
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Senate leader McConnell forced to juggle demands on health care bill
For an ACA replacement to pass, he needs to appease hesitant Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine.
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In Skowhegan speech, Collins cites need for ‘fanatical moderates’
The senator addressed a full house at the 28th annual Maine Town Meeting at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, saying ‘we need centrists, pragmatists to be as active in shaping the political debate as the energized far left and the aggressive right.’
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Sen. Collins wants Comey to testify, deliver memos on Trump meeting
Maine’s Republican senator tells NPR she wants to establish the key facts amid allegations Trump tried to quash part of the FBI’s Russia investigation.
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Rep. Pingree calls Post report ‘shocking;’ Sen. King says it’s troubling if true
Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin have yet to weigh in on a Washington Post report that says the president revealed highly classified information to Russian diplomats during a White House meeting.
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The U.S. barely regulates personal care products, despite the many chemicals they contain
A new proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, is long overdue.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate confirms nominees for Air Force secretary, Food and Drug commissioner and U.S. trade representative.
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Maine delegation splits along partisan lines on Comey firing
King and Pingree call for special counsel, while Collins and Poliquin express confidence in post-Comey FBI probe.