Press Releases

December 09, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $133,300 IN FUNDING TO THE PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development office...

December 09, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $390,813 IN FUNDING TO JACKSON LABORATORY

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) within...

December 09, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $700,000 FOR MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced $708,090 in federal funding to the State of Maine from the U.S. Department of Housing...

December 08, 2004

From The New York Times...Among The Intelligence Bill''s Consequences, Political Stature

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 - He has been described by his colleagues as obstinate, recalcitrant, difficult and even ornery. When Representative F. James...

December 07, 2004

SENATOR COLLINS’ PROPOSAL TO GIVE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES INCREASED ACCESS TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS RECEIVES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL

Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate today approved a proposal written by Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) that gives federal employees better access...

December 07, 2004

MAINE DELEGATION RELEASES NAS BRUNSWICK TASK FORCE REPORT TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE

WASHINGTON, DC-- Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and Representatives Tom Allen and Michael Michaud, who serve as distinguished advisors to the NAS Brunswick Task Force,...

December 07, 2004

COLLINS OPPOSES LNG LANGUAGE IN CONFERENCE REPORT

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Collins today expressed her disappointment with language included in an explanatory report accompanying the FY 2005 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The report...

December 06, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEAD START FUNDS FOR MAINE

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that Maine has received $168,223 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health &...

December 06, 2004

COLLINS-AKAKA LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE DENTAL & VISION BENEFITS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES & RETIREES PASSES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL HURDLE

Washington, DC – The House today approved legislation written by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Daniel Akaka (D-HI) that gives Federal employees, retirees, and their families...

December 06, 2004

COLLINS SECURES $4.1 MILLION FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN MAINE

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Susan Collins announced today that rural schools and school districts in Maine will receive more than $4.1 million in additional funding this year under...

December 03, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS, AND ALLEN TO ASSIST DISLOCATED JORDAN’S WORKERS

Washington, DC – Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and Representative Tom Allen are working to assist workers who are expected to be laid-off from the Jordan's Meats plant...

December 03, 2004

Protecting Snowmobilers

For many Mainers, the winter snow means snowmobiling and skiing. However, as people enjoy these recreational activities, they may be putting themselves at risk even though they...

December 03, 2004

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND CANDIDATES FOR SBA REGION I ADMINISTRATOR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan M. Collins announced today that they are forming an Advisory Committee to provide them with a recommendation on a...

December 02, 2004

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES NEARLY $17 MILLION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY IN MAINE

Washington, DC – Senator Susan Collins today announced that Maine will receive $16,680,547 for homeland security efforts in the state. The funding is awarded by the U.S. Department...

December 01, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS FOR MAINE

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that Maine has received $879,604 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health &...

November 30, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTED TO ELDRED WHEELER COMPANY IN BETHEL

WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has granted Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to workers who were...

November 30, 2004

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS ANNOUNCE MAINE NOMINEES TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES

Washington, DC – Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins today announced their nominees to the United States Military Service Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a...

November 29, 2004

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $100,000 FOR WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that $100,837 in federal funding has been awarded to the Winthrop Fire Department by the...

November 28, 2004

SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS CALLS FOR NEW ELECTIONS IN UKRAINE

Washington, DC -- Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) today called for new elections in Ukraine, citing "credible allegations of widespread fraud that taint the apparent victory of...

November 26, 2004

Spreading Holiday Goodness

As temperatures go down and decorations go up, it is clear that the holiday season is upon us. This season is a time to reflect and be thankful for the gifts in our lives. These...

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $133,300 IN FUNDING TO THE PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $390,813 IN FUNDING TO JACKSON LABORATORY

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $700,000 FOR MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

From The New York Times...Among The Intelligence Bill''s Consequences, Political Stature

SENATOR COLLINS’ PROPOSAL TO GIVE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES INCREASED ACCESS TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS RECEIVES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL

MAINE DELEGATION RELEASES NAS BRUNSWICK TASK FORCE REPORT TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE

COLLINS OPPOSES LNG LANGUAGE IN CONFERENCE REPORT

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEAD START FUNDS FOR MAINE

COLLINS-AKAKA LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE DENTAL & VISION BENEFITS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES & RETIREES PASSES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL HURDLE

COLLINS SECURES $4.1 MILLION FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN MAINE

SNOWE, COLLINS, AND ALLEN TO ASSIST DISLOCATED JORDAN’S WORKERS

Protecting Snowmobilers

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND CANDIDATES FOR SBA REGION I ADMINISTRATOR

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES NEARLY $17 MILLION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY IN MAINE

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS FOR MAINE

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTED TO ELDRED WHEELER COMPANY IN BETHEL

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS ANNOUNCE MAINE NOMINEES TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $100,000 FOR WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT

SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS CALLS FOR NEW ELECTIONS IN UKRAINE

Spreading Holiday Goodness