Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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Amid criticism, Sens. King, Collins reaffirm confidence in Senate intel committee’s Russia-Trump investigation
Collins calls for hiring a prosecutor or investigator.
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Collins, King to appear together on ‘Meet the Press’
Maine’s senators are expected to talk about their efforts to build consensus and facilitate bipartisanship during a segment on NBC’s Sunday morning politics show.
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Susan Collins tops an index that rates bipartisanship
The Maine Republican, for the 4th year, is ranked as the U.S. senator who most works across party lines.
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Sen. Collins seriously considering run for Maine governor in 2018
The Republican says she wants a job where she could do the most for Mainers, but she would have to leave her U.S. Senate seat two years before her term ends.
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After voting for ‘nuclear option’ on Gorsuch nomination, Sen. Collins bemoans state of the Senate
Saying she tried to forge a compromise, Maine’s Republican senator expresses concerns about the potential harm that the change in Senate rules could cause.
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Sen. Collins says voice-stealing phone scam on the rise
Collins says incidents have been reported to the Senate Aging Committee.
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Collins, King say Senate committee’s Russia probe will be steady
The investigation of Moscow’s effort to sway the election is a model of bipartisanship, the lawmakers say.
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Pence breaks tie vote as Senate passes bill to let states block some Planned Parenthood money
Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska vote with Democrats against the legislation.
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Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court
A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.