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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.
later today the Senate is likely to consider legislation that would reopen government, avert the default, and put us on a long-term path to come up with a plan to deal with our unsustainable $17 trillion national debt by reopening the long…
the government shutdown represents a failure to govern and must be brought to an end. Disabled veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country are waiting for their claims to be handled. Pregnant women and small children are at risk…
on October 9, 1863, the Maine legislature signed a charter establishing the State's first public institution of higher education. I rise today to celebrate 150 years of remarkable accomplishments by the University of Maine at Farmington…
today marks the fifth day of the government shutdown. With each passing day, the consequences grow more severe, more people are affected, and the implications grow far more serious. Federal civilian employees working to support our…
This extension will provide much-needed certainty to investors, which will make offshore wind an affordable, viable investment.
I have always felt that when we look at Social Security reform we need to increase that minimum benefit.
I just want to point out that when the President proposed moving to a Chained CPI he also proposed increasing the minimum benefit.
today along with Senator Carper, I am introducing the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act. This bill would ensure that we have accurate information about the extent of mercury pollution in our Nation. A comprehensive national…
I want to also thank you for holding this hearing to examine the many challenges associated with an HIV/AIDS population that is aging.
I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 25 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
the decision on whether to authorize the President of the United States to use the military might of our great Nation against another country is the most significant vote a Senator can cast. The Constitution vests this responsibility in…
first, I wish to congratulate the bill's sponsors, Senators Shaheen and Portman, for crafting the underlying bipartisan, commonsense energy efficiency bill. I am proud to be a cosponsor of their legislation, and I am pleased to see that…
12 years ago Al Qaeda terrorists attacked our homeland, killing nearly 3,000 people. I will never forget the heroes of that day, many of whom laid down their lives for others. Their courage is epitomized by the words spoken by a fire…
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the Senate will shortly decide whether to invoke cloture on the fiscal year 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. We have spent nearly 2 weeks debating this…
it is with great regret that on behalf of Senator Coburn, I am objecting. I wish to point out that we have worked very hard to clear this list of amendments, and they include amendments from Members on both sides of the aisle. It is a fair…
I rise today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Town of Fryeburg, ME, the first town established in the beautiful White Mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. The same spirit of determination and resiliency that carved a community…
in one terrifying week this spring, Lewiston, ME, my State's second largest city, was attacked by arsonists who destroyed nine buildings and left hundreds of people homeless. I rise today in tribute to the firefighters of Lewiston who…
Thank you, Madam President. Colleagues, as the chairman of our subcommittee, Senator Murray, has pointed out, we are continuing to work through the amendments that have been filed on this bill. I do not think I need to remind any of our…
I too wish to comment on the progress we have made this week. We have been considering this appropriations bill under regular order. We have actually cleared several amendments today. We have had some votes. We have defeated a motion to…
I yield 5 minutes to Senator Hoeven. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
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