Susan Collins actually said...

"I think it is extremely unfortunate that the omnibus bill has not been revised to take into account the recently appropriated funds in the stimulus bill."

"I think there ought to be some flexibility to maybe shift some of the time frames for when the money is spent."

"the intent--indeed, the letter of the stimulus act--requires Federal, State, and local governments, but also private businesses, that are receiving money under the Recovery Act to adhere to the transp..."

"It is extraordinarily important that we track the job creation provisions of this bill so that we know whether or not we were successful in creating or saving 3.5 million jobs."