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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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Jun 7, 2021

I think we need to move to determining which adversary is using what kind of weapon to harm our American personnel.

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Jun 7, 2021

The recent bombing is certainly not a good sign for what is going to occur once U.S. and NATO troops are withdrawn.

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Jun 7, 2021

Will you commit today that the Administration will not provide sanctions relief... unless or until the Treasury Department determines that these entities are no longer connected to the IRGC?

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Jun 7, 2021

I authored with Senators Warner, Rubio, and Shaheen that will beef up the medical care and financial compensation for American public servants.

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May 19, 2021

Thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Collins and supported by Maine's Junior Senator Angus King.

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May 19, 2021

This workforce shortage has been with us long before COVID.

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May 19, 2021

I held what I believe to have been the first hearing in the Senate to look at the racial disparities in the COVID cases.

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May 19, 2021

Our payment system is based on procedure and visit codes. That is what you get paid for.

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May 19, 2021

Senator Collins was critical in helping to secure Federal support for that project.

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May 19, 2021

I want to thank the Chairman, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Ranking Member, Senator Susan Collins, and other Members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to discuss the healthcare workforce crisis facing U.S. communities.

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May 19, 2021

Our Country is tremendously grateful to the medical community for its colossal efforts during the past year.

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May 19, 2021

I am the founder and co-Chair of the Senate Alzheimer's Task Force.

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May 19, 2021

Alzheimer's is our most costly disease, and it also exacts such a tremendous human toll, not just on the victims but on the entire family.

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May 19, 2021

I am going to continue to work hard until one day we have a means of prevention, effective treatments, and ultimately a cure for this devastating disease.

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May 18, 2021

The rationale for investing in resilience is clear to me, but I am concerned about having too many agencies and too many programs focused on medication.

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May 18, 2021

But let me start with you, Mr. Pendleton. GAO has reviewed the work of multiple DR grantees over the years.

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May 18, 2021

Helping to address this unmet need is an appropriate role for the Federal government.

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May 18, 2021

How can we ensure that the eligibility and allocation criteria are flexible enough so that we are not overemphasizing larger urban areas at the expense of rural areas

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May 17, 2021

The National Guard's State Partnership Program (SPP) is a key pillar to the Department of Defense's focus on alliances and partnerships.

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May 17, 2021

Given the 20-year high in the number of migrants crossing the border, it is evident that the Border Patrol agents simply, though they work so hard, are overwhelmed and really need assistance.

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May 17, 2021

The year 2020 was unprecedented in terms of National Guard activations and deployments.

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May 12, 2021

If we can spend a little more money upfront and avoid that cost, as well as looking at the lifecycle costs, we may, in fact, end up spending less money.

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May 12, 2021

So extending the lives of existing bridges is one example that we are doing.

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