She has concerns about Betsy DeVos’ unfamiliarity with a school-related disabilities laws, the latest of several stances the senator has taken opposing the president’s statements and actions.
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Sen. Susan Collins tweets criticism of Trump Holocaust statement
The Republican from Maine calls it ‘an historical mistake.’
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Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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Sen. Collins’ plan for replacing Affordable Care Act holds seeds for compromise
One policy analyst says it’s innovative to use Health Savings Accounts to help pay for coverage, but another expert sees serious drawbacks in the Obamacare alternative.
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Maine’s Sen. Collins co-develops plan to replace Affordable Care Act
It would let states keep the ACA insurance programs they have or try other options, she says, hoping millions would avoid losing health coverage after a repeal of the law.
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Nursing broken ankle, Sen. Collins won’t be hitting inaugural dance floors
She can walk with crutches but she’s been using a motorized scooter to get around the Capitol.
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Sen. Collins names panel to vet applicants for federal jobs in Maine
Jobs include U.S. attorney, U.S. marshal and federal judgeships.
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Sen. Susan Collins breaks ankle in slip on ice at her Bangor home
Maine’s Republican senator doesn’t expect the injury to cause her to miss any work in Congress.
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Susan Collins urges action to block drastic drug price increases
She and Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri release findings from a year-long investigation into drug companies.
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Collins draws contrast with Trump on Russia, Affordable Care Act
The Republican senator says Russian interference in the presidential election is a ‘very serious concern’ and that the health care law should not be repealed without a viable substitute in place.