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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.
I yield to the Senator. Mr. McCAIN. Isn't it true that the people with whom the conference would be held on the other side of the Capitol happen to be a majority of our party? So we don't trust the majority party on the other side of the…
Mr. President, all over America concern has been growing that the implementation of ObamaCare will cause serious damage to our economy and to our health care system. Lost wages, soaring insurance rates, more bureaucracy, and less access to…
I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Health Care
Mr. President, on May 25, loving family members and countless friends will gather in Presque Isle, ME, to celebrate the remarkable life of Audrey Bishop Thibodeau, who passed away January 2, at the age of 97. I rise today in tribute to a…
Mr. President, I rise today to commend The Aroostook Medical Center, TAMC, in Presque Isle, ME, for its efforts to improve its energy efficiency with compressed natural gas, CNG. Dedicated to environmental stewardship and improving the…
I would also like to note that the collection of sales taxes online will be new not only for many retailers, but also for consumers who are used to the current system. It is important to implement the new law correctly, from the outset…
Mr. President, I rise to speak on the Marketplace Fairness Act. I applaud Senator Enzi for his many years of work on this legislation, of which I am a cosponsor. This bill rectifies a fundamental unfairness in our current system. Right…
Madam President, I feel compelled to respond to the comments of my good friend and colleague from Montana. First, let me say I am sorry to learn of his decision to leave the Senate, to retire from the Senate, because I have enjoyed working…
Mr. President, let me express my frustration and dismay over the objection that has been lodged against considering a very reasonable amendment to this bill. This is a bipartisan amendment. It is offered by the Independent Senator from…
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss a serious problem confronting the American traveling public and our economy, and later today I will be introducing a bill to remedy this problem. I am very pleased to be joined by several of my Senate…
Madam President, I am delighted that the Senate will pass a bipartisan bill to resolve a serious problem confronting the American traveling public and our economy. I thank the majority leader, Senator Reid, the minority leader, the…
Mr. President, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 771, offered on behalf of myself and Senator King, and I would ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to laying aside the pending amendment?
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