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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 28, 2023

We can't fix every problem, but, boy, we ought to be able to fix that one.

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Mar 28, 2023

I want to tell you a story to illustrate a real problem that we have because of the current law that prohibits asylum seekers from working for a number of months.

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Mar 28, 2023

I am concerned that the lack of face-to-face meetings may be negatively affecting the FDA's ability to keep pace and retain its scientific and regulatory stature as the gold standard.

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Mar 28, 2023

For nearly a quarter century the FDA and the manufacturer have brazenly flouted the law and applicable regulations, disregarded holes and red flags and their own safety data, intentionally evaded judicial review, and continually placed…

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Mar 28, 2023

Clinical holds can be an important and appropriate tool for the Agency to utilize when a potential concern with an application has surfaced.

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Mar 28, 2023

In Maine, the presence of PFAS... is preventing some of our family farmers from being able to sell their products.

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Mar 28, 2023

I also want to point out that we have had very good discussions on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS).

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Mar 28, 2023

I am very concerned about the House GOP calling for steep cuts to critical programs like our Federal Food Assistance.

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Mar 27, 2023

The budget request assumes a fuel price of $140 per barrel, yet on the very day that the budget was rolled out fuel was $169 per barrel.

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Mar 27, 2023

The budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.

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Mar 27, 2023

The sooner we can get information back from you, including, June 10, seems awfully far off for the plan, but the sooner we can get responses the better off that we can be in getting our work done as well.

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Mar 27, 2023

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has one of the best apprenticeship programs that I have ever seen.

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Mar 27, 2023

There is more to come, but also, because I am concerned about the number of submarines that aren't operational.

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Mar 27, 2023

The administration's budget request does not fully reflect the challenges identified in its own National Defense Strategy.

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Mar 23, 2023

That breaks my heart, and there are very few youth shelters.

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Mar 23, 2023

I'm concerned that the budget does not provide any funding for these families.

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Mar 23, 2023

I truly want to thank you for that.

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Mar 23, 2023

They need your help, as well, and again I appreciate your willingness to assist us.

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Mar 23, 2023

I care deeply about this subcommittee and the issues that you'll be handling.

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Mar 23, 2023

The Administration is proposing once again to zero out important programs like the Bridge Formula Program.

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Mar 23, 2023

I'm concerned that the budget does not provide any funding for these families.

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Mar 23, 2023

That breaks my heart, and there are very few youth shelters.

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Mar 23, 2023

I truly want to thank you for that.

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Mar 23, 2023

I care deeply about this subcommittee and the issues that you'll be handling.

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Mar 23, 2023

They need your help, as well, and again I appreciate your willingness to assist us.

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