Susan Collins

Congress should have been informed about the operation earlier and needs to be involved as this situation evolves.

With Maduro rightfully captured, the circumstances have now changed. While I support the operation to seize Nicolas Maduro, which was extraordinary in its precision and complexity, I do not support committing additional U.S. forces or…

A fiscally responsible move that will spur scientific research necessary to maintain U.S. competitiveness

Our lobsterman, our blueberry growers, our potato farmers will pay the price.

I had two flights diverted at the last second.

I’m very concerned about air traffic controllers.

In 1925, business and government leaders from throughout New England came together in Poland Springs, ME, to develop a strategy to reverse the decline in our traditional industries and our communities. Today, we celebrate a century of…

I was disappointed more than surprised, because it clearly is an end-run around Congress.

Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.

Under the US Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse, and the Government Accountability Office has concluded that this type of rescission is unlawful and not permitted by the Impoundment Control Act.

This is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval.

Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.

Article I of the Constitution makes clear that Congress has the responsibility for the power of the purse.

Given that this package was sent to Congress very close to the end of the fiscal year when the funds are scheduled to expire, this is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval.

Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.

Imposing tariffs on Canada, Maine’s closest trading partner, threatens jobs, drives up costs, and hurts small businesses that have long relied on cross-border cooperation and exchange.

We got two of our bills approved today, one unanimously and one with only one dissenting vote. Had the issue of the FBI building not come up, we would have had a third bill with strong bipartisan support.

For my part, I believe it needs some significant changes.

My vote against this bill stems primarily from the harmful impact it will have on Medicaid, affecting low-income families and rural health care providers like our hospitals and nursing homes.

Campaign promises made and soon to be campaign promises kept. I spent my entire career in the private sector. I know what those Trump tax policies did for me and for my business, my community, my State, and my country. Now, with this bill…

This bill has additional problems.

The Medicaid program has been an important health care safety net for nearly 60 years that has helped people in difficult financial circumstances, including people with disabilities, children, seniors, and low-income families.

My difficulties with the bill go far beyond what they could resolve.

There are going to be a gazillion more amendments tonight.

There's some very good changes that have been made in the latest version, but I want to see further changes.