Susan Collins: “The law took effect immediately. I put out a memo to the services giving some policy direction.”

That is absolutely outrageous, and you owe me an apology.

I am pleased that these funds are being released to help Mainers afford to heat their homes this winter without having to choose between staying warm and paying for other basic necessities.

It’s a critical program and the foundation of retirement income for most Mainers, and I’ve voted repeatedly to preserve it.

It needs reform, not to be abolished