Susan Collins: “We are going to be, shortly, reintroducing that bipartisan bill. It proposes critical reforms to increase the…”

That is absolutely outrageous, and you owe me an apology.

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

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.