Susan Collins: “We have a problem where we are seeing nationwide average premium increases of 25 percent.”

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 needs reform, not to be abolished

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