While wishing the president and first lady a full recovery, they also call attention to the impact of the virus on millions of Americans.
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Susan Collins and Angus King say new report on Russia interference is call for action
Both senators Susan Collins and Angus King serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee, which issued a 1,300-page bipartisan report Tuesday.
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July to be “National Blueberry Month” after urging by Maine senators
The U.S. Senate has approved a request to designate July as “National Blueberry Month” at the urging of Angus King and Susan Collins, senators from one of the country’s most important blueberry growing states.
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Susan Collins, Angus King stick up for US Postal Service
Collins said she disagrees with President Trump’s effort to prevent emergency funding for the nation’s mail service.
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Maine senators have sharply different takes on Trump’s executive actions
Sen. Susan Collins criticizes congressional Democrats for blocking the extension of unemployment benefits, while Sen. Angus King says the president has moved the country closer to an ‘elected monarchy.’
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Sen. King raises concerns about U.S. Postal Service policies as election nears
King, a longtime advocate for the agency, warns a key Senate leader that post offices will struggle to keep up with mail-in ballots unless policies are changed.
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Angus King warns colleagues of risks posed by cyberattack on U.S.
King delivered his comments on the floor of the Senate, urging development of a cyber-defense program that could fend off a ‘catastrophic’ attack.
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Angus King, Susan Collins want Juneteenth to be a federal holiday
Maine’s U.S. senators are joining a push to make June 19 a federal holiday.
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Revamped emergency loan program remains a short-term fix
Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program extend deadlines and loosen restrictions, but they still offer no solution to long-term revenue shortfalls.
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Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticize Trump’s response to protests
Rep. Pingree says the president abused his power, while Sen. King lists ‘many things wrong’ and Sen. Collins says Trump’s use of force against D.C. protesters wasn’t justified. Rep. Jared Golden cautioned the president about deploying U.S. troops on American soil.