Susan Collins: “Thank you. Senator Reed.”

By strengthening this critical rail corridor, this funding will support local jobs and help keep Aroostook County’s forest products and agricultural industries competitive for years to come.

I opposed the deal that he made with Vladimir Putin to get a small amount of diesel, and in return lift the sanctions that we just passed into law, and the president is not following the law.

Freight rail is essential to northern Maine’s economy, connecting our forest products and agricultural industries to markets across the country and around the world.

This $37 million investment will help modernize aging rail infrastructure and increase railcar capacity, making it easier and safer for Maine businesses to move their products.