Susan Collins: “Despite economic recessions, both China and Russia are increasing defense spending in an effort to modernize and…”

While I agree these principles should guide the administration and oversight of Federal funds, the rule would impose new, burdensome requirements on award recipients … and conflict with Congress’ control over the federal funding process.

They don’t have them yet. The orders were placed, but they couldn’t [process] the orders when the government was shut down.

Obviously, I'm disappointed in that decision, which turned abortion issues back to the states. It has not had an impact on the state of Maine.

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.