The Republican from Maine also expects that special counsel Robert Mueller will want to interview President Trump’s son, who admitted he met with a Russian lawyer who offered anti-Clinton material.
susan collins
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins cheered in Maine after stand on health care
One of only a handful of Republican senators who opposed the bill, she marches unbowed in Eastport’s Fourth of July parade.
advertisement
Posted inNews, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’ll vote against motion to advance Senate health bill
The opposition by Maine’s Republican senator casts more doubt on the likelhood that the bill will make it through the closely divided Senate this week before the July Fourth recess.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins still undecided on Senate health care bill
In an appearance on ABC’s ‘This Week,’ Maine’s senior senator says she wants to see the Congressional Budget Office analysis of the measure before she makes up her mind.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston to get $3.4 million to address lead hazard in housing
Sen. Susan Collins announces the federal grants that will go toward lead abatement programs for 220 housing units.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins criticizes secretive process of Senate health care replacement bill
Maine’s senior senator says she won’t vote for the bill being drafted by her Republican colleagues if it hasn’t been analyzed by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins: Comey may have ‘misinterpreted’ Trump over firing
Maine’s Republican senator talks about the fired FBI director’s testimony on CNN’s ‘State of the Union.’
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
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.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
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.” — […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
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.