Susan Collins: “First let me commend you for calling this hearing to shine a light on this extremely troubling and often hidden issue.”

I believe that we should create a commission of independent financial experts to give us advice on what should be done.

It needs reform, not to be abolished

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 investigates child trafficking, human trafficking and general child exploitation: drug smuggling, international cartels, financial scams. It recently helped shut down a child pornography ring in the state of Maine. I don't think any of…