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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 26, 2026

The on-again/off-again trade talks between the U.S. and Canada lead to higher costs, risk, and uncertainty for Maine businesses.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 25, 2026

The Administration must consider the negative impact tariffs would have on Maine businesses.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 24, 2026

I think what happened is too many of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents were sent out there without proper vetting and without proper training.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 24, 2026

If the Administration proceeds with these tariffs, they will increase costs for Maine families, as most businesses will have no choice but to pass on the tariffs to their customers through higher prices.

nationalpost.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 21, 2026

I said to the Secretary was, we want a full, transparent and open investigation of this matter.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 21, 2026

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 21, 2026

Our sailors and Marines signed up to serve and to be treated with respect. They did not sign up to be kept at sea indefinitely with no announced return date and, by multiple accounts, without reliable food, hot water, or working plumbing.

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Aug 19, 2026

More than a month later, there are still so many basic questions that remain unanswered by ICE and the Trump administration.

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Aug 19, 2026

Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero should be alive today.

abcnews.com
Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 16, 2026

Relocating Portland’s station to the mainline is a commonsense investment that will mean shorter trips, fewer delays, and better connections for passengers traveling throughout Maine and New England.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 16, 2026

The Downeaster is an essential transportation link for the people of Maine, connecting communities, supporting our economy, and providing a reliable alternative to getting in the car or boarding an airplane.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

The Right to Vote Act would establish clear protections for voters and help ensure that every eligible American can demonstrate this sacred right in our elections.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

Free and fair elections are the foundation of participatory government, and any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our democracy itself.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 14, 2026

He’s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I’m not going to comment on them. But I will say that based on widespread reporting it appears that he struggles to control his temper.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

We are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It is past time for Congress to do its duty and, for once, put country ahead of party.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of “the worst of the worst”—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do…

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