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Democrat looking to unseat Sen. Collins wins key endorsement

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press January 23, 2020September 14, 2020

The Victory Fund announced Thursday its endorsement of Ross LaJeunesse.

Nation & World, News, Politics

McConnell eases impeachment rules, under pressure from Republicans including Collins

by LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 21, 2020January 22, 2020

As the trial goes deep into the night, Republicans reject Democratic efforts to subpoena documents, including from the White House and the State Department.

Elections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Planned Parenthood endorses Gideon over Sen. Collins for Senate

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press January 21, 2020September 14, 2020

Planned Parenthood says Collins ‘turned her back’ on women, citing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Sen. Susan Collins should demand impeachment witnesses

by The Editorial Board January 19, 2020January 17, 2020

Unless some Republicans break ranks, this won’t be a trial – it will be a coverup.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Sen. Susan Collins should demand to see all the evidence

by The Editorial Board January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

Unless some Republicans break ranks, this won’t be a trial – it will be a cover-up.

Paul Irving, Cheryl Johnson, Jerrold Nadler, Adam Schiff

Nation & World, News, Politics

In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate

by LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets privately at the Capitol with Democrats about next steps.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Pelosi to send impeachment articles to Senate for historic trial

by LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Meanwhile, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she is in discussions with other Republicans on a strategy that would allow the Senate to hear new testimony.