Sen. Susan Collins complained that the “lack of civility” shown by her constituents during recent peaceful protests “is really disturbing.” Collins specifically criticized Mainers for Accountable Leadership for labeling her as inaccessible to Maine voters after she met with eight of the group’s members. MFAL is one among many new citizen organizations concerned about an […]
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Susan Collins, Angus King press Trump for wiretapping evidence
AUGUSTA — Maine’s U.S. senators have voiced concern over President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that former President Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential campaign. The Portland Press Herald reports Republican Sen. Susan Collins urged Trump to turn over any evidence he might have to support his assertions to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Both Collins […]
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Sen. Susan Collins offers tentative backing for bill to help immigrant children
A bipartisan measure to offer legal protection for undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children is likely to have the backing of both U.S. senators from Maine. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, said recently she supports the goal of the bill once she gets some clarification about what happens when someone who otherwise […]
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Sen. Susan Collins says most calls to her office not from Maine
PORTLAND — A Republican U.S. senator known for speaking out against President Donald Trump said Tuesday the high number of phone calls pouring into her office has made it difficult for her to serve constituents. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine visited with liberal group Mainers For Accountable Leadership in a livestreamed meeting that appeared on […]
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The plan for Republicans
After the Feb. 7 Senate vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary, Maine Sen. Susan Collins’s voting strategy is becoming clear. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski both voted against confirming DeVos, offering some mild criticism of the nominee’s inexperience and lack of knowledge about the department she will head, not to mention being […]
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Paul LePage doesn’t agree with Collins’ opposition to DeVos as education secretary
PORTLAND — Maine’s Republican governor and senior U.S. senator disagree over whether philanthropist Betsy DeVos should be confirmed as education secretary. Sen. Susan Collins says she won’t support the nomination of DeVos. Collins, who is often regarded as moderate, says she’s concerned DeVos’ lack of experience with public schools would make it difficult for her […]
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Susan Collins takes a stand against Donald Trump’s education nominee
Maine’s senior U.S. senator, Republican Susan Collins, said Wednesday that she will oppose President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of education. In a move praised by the Maine Education Association, Collins said she cannot vote for Betsy DeVos for the post because she’s concerned the nominee doesn’t have enough familiarity with the needs of public […]
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Susan Collins still unsure about Betsy DeVos as nation’s education chief
It still isn’t clear whether U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is willing to vote for President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the U.S. Department of Education. Collins agreed Tuesday to support sending Betsy DeVos’ name to the full Senate for consideration but specifically mentioned that she had yet to make up her mind which way to […]