Press Releases

January 20, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS’ STATEMENT ON INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

U.S. Senator Susan Collins released this statement following the inauguration of President Barack Obama. “Today, we witnessed history. We inaugurated our 44th president, our...

January 16, 2009

“UN Ambassador Nominee’s Deep Roots In Maine”

This month, we inaugurate our first African-American president. This landmark event occurs the day after our annual observance of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In...

January 08, 2009

COMMITTEE HEARS LESSONS LEARNED FROM MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACK

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Thursday heard testimony from top intelligence and...

January 08, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO REFORM MEDICARE REHAB CAP

U.S. Senator Susan Collins is an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate this week that would permanently repeal the $1,500 cap on Medicare outpatient...

January 07, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE SCRUTINY FOR WESTERN MAINE OVERFLIGHTS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that she has received confirmation that the National Guard Bureau will conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement regarding the...

January 06, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS SWORN IN TO THIRD TERM IN UNITED STATES SENATE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins was sworn into her third term in the United States Senate today as it convened for the opening of the 111th session of Congress. “It is an honor...

January 05, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS’ STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH DHS SECRETARY NOMINEE NAPOLITANO

Senate Homeland Security Ranking Member Susan Collins released this statement today following her meeting with Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, President-elect Barack Obama's...

January 02, 2009

"Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft"

Now that the holiday season is winding down, it's time to carefully review your credit card statements and protect yourself, as unfortunately, criminals to may try to steal credit...

January 02, 2009

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $184,500 FOR BANGOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded $184,500 in grant funding...

December 22, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS TARGET FOR DONATION TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KENNEBEC VALLEY

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today participated in a ceremony as Target presented a $2,500 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the...

December 19, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS CHOICE OF KAREN MILLS OF MAINE AS NOMINEE FOR SBA ADMINISTRATOR

Senator Susan Collins today applauded the choice of Karen Mills of Brunswick, Maine as the nominee for Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) by President-elect...

December 18, 2008

"Recognizing Inspiring Mainers"

‘Tis the season of giving; that time for pretty paper, ribbons, and happy surprises. ‘Tis also the perfect time to recognize those who give the greatest gift of all...

December 12, 2008

“Wreaths Across America”

The holidays are filled with many wonderful traditions. When Morrill and Karen Worcester, owners of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, delivered the first wreaths to Arlington...

December 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS FOR TWIC ENROLLMENT

Senate Homeland Security Ranking Member Susan Collins today announced that merchant mariners, longshoremen, and truckers in Maine who have not already obtained a Transportation...

December 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins yesterday sent a letter to President-Elect Barack Obama requesting that he consider additional ideas as he works to compile details of his proposed...

December 08, 2008

“Protecting Our Seniors From Harmful Retirement Account Penalties”

The precipitous decline in our nation’s financial markets is presenting America with its greatest economic challenge in decades. According to the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000...

December 05, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS CONGRATULATES SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND

The Presidential Inaugural Committee today informed U.S. Senator Susan Collins that it has selected the Sanford High School band to march in the 2009 Inaugural Parade in...

November 21, 2008

U.S. SENATE PASSES COLLINS-FEINSTEIN RESOLUTION CONDEMNING BRUTAL DEATH OF SOMALI TEENAGER

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl in Somalia. The resolution, authored by...