Apr 14, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the SAFE Port Reauthorization Act of 2011. This bill extends important programs that help to protect our nation's critical shipping lanes and seaports from attack and sabotage. The SAFE Port…
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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Apr 12, 2011
Mr. President. I rise to join Senators Carper, Lieberman, and Brown in introducing a bill that would bring more management and oversight of major information technology, IT, investments across the federal government. In fiscal year 2011…
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to join Senator Lieberman and Senator Akaka in introducing the SECURE Facilities Act of 2011-- Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements. This bill would help to improve inadequate…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 762 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President. I rise today to introduce two bills that would lay a strong foundation to improve the Federal acquisition system. The first bill, the Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 2011, S. 761, co-sponsored by Senators Akaka and…
Apr 4, 2011
Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to submit a resolution recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I am honored to be joined by an advocate for children, Senator Kerry, in turning a spotlight on the issue…
Mar 30, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to support the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011, as well as the Senate resolution to create an expedited confirmation process for some part-time boards and commissions. I want to…
Mar 30, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the National Women's History Museum Act of 2011, a bill that would clear the way to locate a long-overdue historical and educational resource in our nation's capital city. I appreciate the co-sponsorship…
Mar 29, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to join with my colleague from Washington in introducing legislation, the Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2011, to prevent future unfair administrative cuts in Medicare home health payment rates. Home…
Mar 17, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce with Senator Lieberman the Securing Terrorist Intelligence Act. Last Congress, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard testimony from the three top U.S. intelligence…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, yesterday I offered three amendments to the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Bill to make commonsense reforms to our regulatory system. Today, Senators Roberts and Barrasso join me in offering the ``CURB Act''--which stands for…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, in these challenging economic times, it is a pleasure to recognize a business that is growing and creating new jobs as it demonstrates environmental stewardship and community citizenship. The Poland Spring Water Company of…
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