Susan Collins: “I would also note that it does not help the process that the President is late by a month in submitting his budget.”

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.

The Downeaster is an essential transportation link for the people of Maine, connecting communities, supporting our economy, and providing a reliable alternative to getting in the car or boarding an airplane.

What appears to have happened is that there now has been ... somewhat of an increase of ICE activities before the additional training and body-worn cameras were deployed.

But to be fair to the Department of Homeland Security, they couldn’t enter into contracts when the government was shut down by the Democrats.