The Republican leader in the Maine House and two former chief counsels to Gov. LePage are among those signing a letter to U.S. Sens. Collins and King.
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Sen. Collins says Trump owes America an explanation on Obama wiretap claim
Regarding the president’s budget, she says she’s disturbed by his call for medical research cuts but backs more spending for veterans and the military.
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Collins, King seek evidence of Trump’s wiretapping claims
Maine’s two U.S. senators, both members of the Intelligence Committee, stress the importance of getting to the bottom of the president’s unsubstantiated allegations.
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Navigating political crosswinds, Sen. Collins stays true to her goals
Scrutinizing the senator’s record in controversial votes, observers say she generally satisfies those most affected by the outcome.
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Sens. King, Collins pleased with Sessions’ recusal from any probe of presidential campaign
While Maine’s senators and Rep. Poliquin had called for his recusal early Thursday, Rep. Pingree said the attorney general should resign.
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For Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins, meatloaf serves as political metaphor
She shares her ‘bipartisan’ recipe in a new cookbook celebrating the widely loved comfort food.
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Maine’s members of Congress find areas of agreement in president’s speech
They are encouraged by Trump’s call to create jobs and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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Sen. Collins aims to ‘get to the bottom’ of Russian ties to election, whatever it takes
She and Maine’s Sen. Angus King both want Michael Flynn to testify; Collins doesn’t rule out a subpoena of Trump tax returns.
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Sen. Collins says call volume is overwhelming staff
Collins worries that constituents having trouble accessing Social Security or veterans’ benefits may not be able to get through.
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Scott Pruitt, longtime EPA adversary, wins confirmation to lead the agency
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King both vote against the nominee.