Press Releases

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...

November 24, 2004

SENATOR COLLINS URGES PRESIDENT BUSH TO BACK EFFORTS TO PROHIBIT CANADIAN SEAL HUNTING

Washington, DC – Senator Susan Collins is urging President Bush to encourage the Prime Minister of Canada to ban seal hunting. Senator Collins was joined by Senator Carl Levin of...

November 24, 2004

SENATOR COLLINS ASKS PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS CANADA’S PERSONAL EXEMPTION STRUCTURE

Washington D.C. — Senator Susan Collins has written a letter to President Bush requesting that he address Canada's personal exemption limit when he meets with Canadian Prime...

November 23, 2004

MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION DELIVERS NAS BRUNSWICK TASK FORCE’S 2004 REPORT TO DEFENSE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME), with Congressmen Tom Allen (D-ME) and Michael Michaud (D-ME) delivered the Brunswick Naval Air...

November 22, 2004

SENATE APPROVES COLLINS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SNOWMOBILERS

WASHINGTON, DC— The Senate has passed legislation authored by Senator Collins, the "Health Care Parity for Legal Transportation and Recreational Activities Act." This bill...

November 22, 2004

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE DOZENS OF PROJECTS IN OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL TO BENEFIT MAINE

WASHINGTON, DC— Senators Snowe and Collins have announced millions of dollars in projects that are included in the fiscal year 2005 Omnibus spending bill that will be of...

November 22, 2004

SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS FLU VACCINE INVESTIGATION

Washington, DC – Senator Susan Collins has asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the United States' response to this year''s flu vaccine shortage that is...

November 20, 2004

CONGRESS PASSES COLLINS-BACKED BILL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

WASHINGTON, DC—With Senator Susan Collins' support, the House and Senate have passed a bill to reauthorize and improve the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),...

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

SENATOR COLLINS URGES PRESIDENT BUSH TO BACK EFFORTS TO PROHIBIT CANADIAN SEAL HUNTING

SENATOR COLLINS ASKS PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS CANADA’S PERSONAL EXEMPTION STRUCTURE

MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION DELIVERS NAS BRUNSWICK TASK FORCE’S 2004 REPORT TO DEFENSE DEPARTMENT

SENATE APPROVES COLLINS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SNOWMOBILERS

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE DOZENS OF PROJECTS IN OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL TO BENEFIT MAINE

SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS FLU VACCINE INVESTIGATION

CONGRESS PASSES COLLINS-BACKED BILL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES