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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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Aug 3, 2017

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the letters be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the letters were ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Penobscot Community Health Care, August 2, 2017. Hon. Susan…

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Aug 3, 2017

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise in support of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act that we are now considering. Let me begin by commending Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray of the Senate Health, Education…

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Aug 3, 2017

Mr. President, Richard Dudman, one of our Nation's most esteemed journalists, passed away at his Maine home last night. I rise today in tribute to a great American reporter and engaged citizen. After serving in the Merchant Marine and U.S…

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Aug 2, 2017

Mr. President, in 2001, Maine's legendary Ellsworth American newspaper celebrated its 150th year by launching a new enterprise, the Mount Desert Islander, dedicated to covering every aspect of life in a place of extraordinary beauty. It is…

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Aug 2, 2017

Mr. President, today I am pleased to be joined by my friend and colleague from Delaware, Senator Chris Coons, in introducing the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2017. Our legislation would make it the policy of the United States to…

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Aug 1, 2017

Mr. President, I rise to introduce a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. I am pleased to have been joined in sponsoring this resolution by the senior Senator from West Virginia, Senator…

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Jul 27, 2017

Mr. President, few issues are as important or personal to the American people as healthcare, which is why this debate has been so fervent and ignites such passion. On the one hand, the Affordable Care Act, ACA, has allowed millions of…

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Jun 29, 2017

Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce, along with the senior Senator from California, Senator Feinstein, the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act. This bill would establish an American women's history museum in our Nation's…

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Jun 21, 2017

Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleague from North Dakota, Senator Heitkamp, in sponsoring the School Food Modernization Act to assist schools in providing healthier meals to students throughout the country. School meals play a…

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Jun 20, 2017

Mr. President, ensuring that more Americans are better prepared financially for their retirement is one of my top priorities. That is why I rise to reintroduce with my colleague, Senator Nelson, the Retirement Security Act of 2017. Our…

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Jun 15, 2017

Mr. President, today I wish to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town of Lebanon, ME. Lebanon was built with a spirit of determination and resiliency that still guides the community today, and this is a time to celebrate the…

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Jun 14, 2017

Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act, which Senator Cantwell and I are reintroducing today. Few issues are as important to the American people as the availability of good jobs in our…

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