Susan Collins actually said...

"I think that kind of technical assistance and helping to share best practices that the Department has found is very helpful."

"Transportation investments create jobs and establish the foundation for future economic growth, but it is equally important to our economic future that we rein in Federal spending and keep our nationa..."

"But it is equally important to our economic future that we rein in Federal spending and keep our national debt under control."

"Short-term extensions drive up the cost because contractors cannot plan."