Mar 19, 2015
Mr. President, I again want to thank my colleague from North Dakota for her very eloquent plea to our colleagues. I know we can do this. I know we can find a path forward. I know we can get a sufficient number of votes so that we can…
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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Mar 19, 2015
Thank you, Mr. President. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 804 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'') The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. President, for the past 10 days this body has been engaged in an important debate on a bill that has had widespread, bipartisan support, that was reported unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee, and that would help to end the…
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. President, as the founder and the cochair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I have learned much about this devastating disease affecting nearly 29 million Americans. Fortunately, due to the Special Diabetes Program and to increased…
Mar 19, 2015
If I could respond through the Chair, Mr. President, I do have the privilege of serving on the Committee on Appropriations, and I have seen the restrictions we have put on funds over the years. One of those restrictions which is at issue…
Mar 18, 2015
Mr. President, I wish to recognize the inspiring accomplishments of Nancie Atwell from Southport, ME, who was awarded the first Global Teacher Prize by the Varkey Foundation. This international, nonprofit organization is committed to…
Mar 12, 2015
Madam President, I support S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. The bill supports law enforcement officers and prosecutors in their efforts to prevent, respond to, and combat human trafficking. Of particular importance, the…
Mar 11, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to join Senator Leahy, the ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary, in explaining an amendment we have filed, amendment No. 290, to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. I wish to take this…
Feb 27, 2015
Madam President, my bill would block the extraordinarily broad immigration actions issued by the President in November of last year. The President himself knows he lacks the authority to take such actions--he has said so publicly on 22…
Feb 27, 2015
We yield back our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The yeas and nays have been previously ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The…
Feb 27, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2015. This bill fixes a long-standing problem with the tax code that harms the ability of volunteer fire departments to recruit and…
Feb 27, 2015
Madam President, this morning we have the opportunity to accomplish two important goals. First, we can pass legislation which will fully fund the Department of Homeland Security so it can perform its vital mission. Second, we have the…
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