Jun 2, 2015
Mr. President, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on our country on 9/11/2001--terrorist attacks that killed some 3,000 people--I authored legislation, along with former Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, to implement the…
Susan Collins
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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.
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May 19, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
May 19, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the reauthorization of trade adjustment assistance, which is included in the bill we are now considering. I urge my colleagues to oppose any attempt to curtail this vital…
May 19, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2252, which has been received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read…
May 11, 2015
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation to better tailor the HUBZone program to meet the needs of communities affected by the closure of U.S. military installations through the Base Closure and Realignment, or BRAC, process. I am…
May 7, 2015
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Small Business Tax Certainty and Growth Act of 2015. I am very pleased to be joined by my friend and colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Casey, in introducing this bipartisan bill. I know it will…
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business in order to introduce a bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, the question really comes down to this: Do we want provider services to homeless and runaway youth to be able to turn away at the door a 13-year-old girl simply because of her sexual orientation? That is what this comes down…
Apr 22, 2015
Thank you, Mr. President. First, let me commend Senator Cornyn and Senator Klobuchar for the work they have done on this antitrafficking bill. This is, in fact, a horrendous crime. Just a few months ago in my home State, in Bangor, a…
Apr 22, 2015
Madam President, the question before us is very clear: If you believe runaway and homeless youth should receive services that are federally funded without regard to their sexual orientation, you should vote yes on this amendment. The…
Apr 21, 2015
Mr. President, I am joined by my colleague Senator Ron Wyden in introducing the Trade Adjustment Assistance, TAA, Enhancement Act of 2015. This legislation would reauthorize trade adjustment assistance programs to help American workers who…
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