Susan Collins: “I hope we can get away from trying to make this a partisan debate.”

I increased by 17% the budget for the independent Office of Inspector General.

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.

It needs reform, not to be abolished

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