Susan Collins: “I was very surprised to see that your budget is again proposing to zero out this program.”

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 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.

I think the current level of military aid to Israel is good.