Susan Collins: “I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today about the impact this terrible crisis is having on older Americans.”

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.

You owe me an apology.

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