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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Mar 9, 2022

I feel very strongly that the Ukrainians should be able to defend their own airspace.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Mar 6, 2022

The Russians have a much lower threshold, for using nuclear weapons, than anybody else, in the world that I know of.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Mar 6, 2022

It's cynical, outrageous, and it shows the depravity of this guy that he calls this a humanitarian corridor, leading people into the arms of their enemy.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 28, 2022

I voted to proceed to the consideration of the Women's Health Protection Act today with some reluctance, not because of any doubts about the substance of the bill--I have been a strong supporter of reproductive choice throughout my public…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Feb 28, 2022

I rise today to introduce the Reproductive Choice Act with my colleague and friend Senator Lisa Murkowski, which would codify the protections for reproductive rights established by the Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade in 1973 and…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 17, 2022

do I get a response from the Senator from Indiana? Mr. President, we have two qualified nominees, reported out on a bipartisan basis by the Armed Services Committee at a moment of heightened international tension. The Senator from…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 17, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 17, 2022

Senator, are you up for a question? Will the Senator yield for a question? Mr. President, I would like to direct a question through the Chair to the Senator from Indiana and ask the reason for his objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 17, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 599 and Calendar No. 693; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Feb 16, 2022

I rise today to introduce the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 with my colleagues Senator Sinema and Senator King. This legislation would allow individuals seeking asylum to be eligible for employment authorizations starting 30…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Feb 16, 2022

I rise to introduce the Supporting Essential Workers in Retirement Act with my colleagues Senator Brown, Senator Cassidy, and Senator Casey. Our bill would ensure that workers who stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic and performed…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Feb 15, 2022

I rise today to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the town of Island Falls, ME. As one who was born and raised in Aroostook County, it is a great pleasure to celebrate the generations of industrious and caring people who have made…

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Jared Golden
@jaredgolden· Democratic · ME· Feb 14, 2022

The Drive Safe Act is going to create a new apprenticeship program for young CDL drivers.

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Jared Golden
@jaredgolden· Democratic · ME· Feb 14, 2022

I want to learn a little bit about the economy down there when I visit and, of course, get down to the border if we can.

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Jared Golden
@jaredgolden· Democratic · ME· Feb 14, 2022

I would have loved to have known about an opportunity to walk into an apprenticeship program and pick up some trade skills.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 9, 2022

The investment by the Federal Government, by the Department of Energy, I think, is absolutely critical.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Feb 9, 2022

But a fuel cell that would give a truck significant mileage wouldn't be as big as the truck is what I am asking.

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