Press Releases

February 09, 2007

“Rewarding Our Dedicated Teachers”

America’s teachers are among our most dedicated public servants. Here in Maine, and throughout the country, our teachers take on the...

February 08, 2007

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR WORKERS AT MOOSEHEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins today expressed their concern and pledged their support for...

February 05, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S BUDGET PROPOSAL

Senator Susan Collins issued this statement on the President’s budget proposal that was released...

February 02, 2007

“Improving Access to Higher Education”

I recently met with Andrew Bossie, a first-generation college student from my hometown of Caribou, who is currently a student at the...

February 01, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE

In an effort to help students and families who are struggling with the high costs of a college education...

February 01, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS QUESTIONS TOP COMMANDER IN IRAQ

Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee,...

February 01, 2007

SENATORS COLLINS, WARNER, NELSON FURTHER STRENGTHEN IRAQ RESOLUTION

Senators Susan Collins, John Warner (R-VA), and Ben Nelson (D-NE), who are authors of a bipartisan...

January 31, 2007

GAO IDENTIFIES GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AT HIGH RISK FOR WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE & MISMANAGEMENT

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released its 2007 High Risk List, which identifies federal programs and operations that it considers at high risk for...

January 31, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In an effort to help students and families who are struggling with the high costs of a college education and to help...

January 30, 2007

SENATORS COLLINS, SNOWE WORK TO ELIMINATE COST-SHARING BURDEN ON SMALL AND RURAL AIRPORTS

Senators Susan Collins and Olympia J. Snowe are working to eliminate a federal cost-sharing...

January 30, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $257 MILLION CONTRACT FOR BATH IRON WORKS

Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the U.S....

January 29, 2007

SENATORS COLLINS, SNOWE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO RESTORE THE PENOBSCOT RIVER

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced the Penobscot River...

January 26, 2007

Keeping Families Together

Serious mental illness afflicts millions of our nation’s children and adolescents. It is...

January 26, 2007

PRESIDENT'S BUDGET TO INCLUDE $10 MILLION FOR PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT

Senator Susan Collins has announced that the President’s Budget will include a proposal for...

January 25, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES PROPOSAL TO INCREASE, MAKE PERMANENT THE TEACHER TAX CREDIT

Senator Susan Collins today was joined by Senator John Warner (R-VA) in introducing an amendment in the...

January 25, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS URGES SENATE LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT FUNDING FOR NATION'S HIGHWAYS

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Susan...

January 25, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS

Senator Susan Collins has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing families from being forced...

January 25, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR FUNDING TO EASE NATION'S NURSING SHORTAGE

In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee today, Senator Susan...

January 23, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS' STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

Following President Bush’s State of the Union address this evening, Senator Susan Collins...

January 23, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL SUBSIDIES

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Evan Bayh (D-IN) have called on Commerce Secretary Carlos...

“Rewarding Our Dedicated Teachers”

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR WORKERS AT MOOSEHEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S BUDGET PROPOSAL

“Improving Access to Higher Education”

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE

SENATOR COLLINS QUESTIONS TOP COMMANDER IN IRAQ

SENATORS COLLINS, WARNER, NELSON FURTHER STRENGTHEN IRAQ RESOLUTION

GAO IDENTIFIES GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AT HIGH RISK FOR WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE & MISMANAGEMENT

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE

SENATORS COLLINS, SNOWE WORK TO ELIMINATE COST-SHARING BURDEN ON SMALL AND RURAL AIRPORTS

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $257 MILLION CONTRACT FOR BATH IRON WORKS

SENATORS COLLINS, SNOWE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO RESTORE THE PENOBSCOT RIVER

Keeping Families Together

PRESIDENT'S BUDGET TO INCLUDE $10 MILLION FOR PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES PROPOSAL TO INCREASE, MAKE PERMANENT THE TEACHER TAX CREDIT

SENATOR COLLINS URGES SENATE LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT FUNDING FOR NATION'S HIGHWAYS

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS

SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR FUNDING TO EASE NATION'S NURSING SHORTAGE

SENATOR COLLINS' STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL SUBSIDIES