Press Releases

November 21, 2013

Senators Collins, King Welcome Defense Secretary To Bath Iron Works

WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today...

November 21, 2013

Senator Collins’ Statement On Vote Against Changing Senate Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins released this statement following her vote against changing the Senate’s filibuster rules: “The U.S. Senate has a unique and...

November 20, 2013

Senators Collins And Klobuchar Call On Congress To Make Fighting Alzheimer's Disease An Urgent National Priority

WASHINGTON, DC - Citing the devastating emotional and economic toll that Alzheimer's disease takes on more than five million Americans and their families, Senators Susan Collins...

November 19, 2013

Senator Collins Introduces Bill To Cut Federal Government Red Tape, Promote Job Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan today introduced legislation that would obligate federal agencies to consider the potential impacts to small businesses and job growth...

November 19, 2013

Mikulski, Collins Lead Bipartisan Group Of Senate Women Speaking On Senate Floor Against Sexual Assault In The Military

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Dean of the Senate women, today was joined by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) in leading a bipartisan group of Senate women...

November 19, 2013

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push For Medical Research Funding That Saves Lives, Creates Jobs, And Boosts Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter to the budget negotiators, Senator Susan Collins has joined several of her colleagues in pushing for robust funding for medical research. The...

November 19, 2013

Maine Native Honored In Defense Intelligence Agency Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C . - Sergeant Lawrence A. Roukey, U.S. Army Reserve and native of Maine, was honored for his service and sacrifice by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in a...

November 15, 2013

Senator Collins Discusses Importance Of Maintaining Service With CEO Of U.S. Airways

WASHINGTON, D.C.-In a phone call today with the CEO of U.S. Airways, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, urged the...

November 15, 2013

“Honoring America’s Heroes”

Recently, Americans paused on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have secured our freedom by their duty, honor, and sacrifice. We honor them because we know we...

November 14, 2013

Senator Collins' Statement On Health Care Law Enrollment Numbers

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released this statement after the Administration released numbers showing that 106,000 Americans, including just 271 in Maine,...

November 13, 2013

Senate Aging Committee Launches New Anti-Fraud Hotline, Enhanced Website To Assist Seniors

WASHINGTON, DC - If you or someone you know suspect you've been victim of a scam or fraud aimed at seniors, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, of which U.S. Senator Susan...

November 13, 2013

Collins, King Urge American Airlines, US Airways To Consider Impact Of Merger On Maine Airports And Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Angus King today urged the heads of...

November 12, 2013

Senator Collins Honors Stockton Springs Native Killed During World War II

WASHINGTON, D.C.-As America honors all our nation's heroes in the armed services, with the help of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, one special ceremony in Stockton Springs on Saturday...

November 12, 2013

Senator Collins Pays Tribute To Nation's Veterans During Ceremony In Sanford

SANFORD, Maine-U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered the keynote address during Veterans Day ceremonies today in Sanford. Following is the full text of her remarks as prepared for...

November 08, 2013

Collins, King Announce Defense Secretary Hagel Plans Visit To Bath Iron Works

WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee,...

November 07, 2013

Collins, King Press National Park Service On Decision To End Relationship With Local Acadia Concessions Company

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King pressed the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) to provide answers concerning...

November 07, 2013

Senate Passes Bill To End Workplace Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In an historic vote, today the United States Senate passed legislation, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), to finally prohibit job discrimination...

November 07, 2013

"Transportation: A Challenge To Senior Independence"

We Americans love our cars and trucks. From the time most of us were old enough to drive, we have been behind the wheel. Automobiles mean freedom - not in some grand philosophical...

November 07, 2013

SENATE PASSES BILL TO END WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In an historic vote, today the United States Senate passed legislation, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), to finally prohibit job discrimination based...

November 06, 2013

Senator Collins Supports Senate Resolution Congratulating Boston Red Sox On World Series Victory

WASHINGTON, D.C.-With the support of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the United States Senate unanimously passed a Resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on their 2013 World...

Senators Collins, King Welcome Defense Secretary To Bath Iron Works

Senator Collins’ Statement On Vote Against Changing Senate Rules

Senators Collins And Klobuchar Call On Congress To Make Fighting Alzheimer's Disease An Urgent National Priority

Senator Collins Introduces Bill To Cut Federal Government Red Tape, Promote Job Growth

Mikulski, Collins Lead Bipartisan Group Of Senate Women Speaking On Senate Floor Against Sexual Assault In The Military

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push For Medical Research Funding That Saves Lives, Creates Jobs, And Boosts Economic Growth

Maine Native Honored In Defense Intelligence Agency Ceremony

Senator Collins Discusses Importance Of Maintaining Service With CEO Of U.S. Airways

“Honoring America’s Heroes”

Senator Collins' Statement On Health Care Law Enrollment Numbers

Senate Aging Committee Launches New Anti-Fraud Hotline, Enhanced Website To Assist Seniors

Collins, King Urge American Airlines, US Airways To Consider Impact Of Merger On Maine Airports And Communities

Senator Collins Honors Stockton Springs Native Killed During World War II

Senator Collins Pays Tribute To Nation's Veterans During Ceremony In Sanford

Collins, King Announce Defense Secretary Hagel Plans Visit To Bath Iron Works

Collins, King Press National Park Service On Decision To End Relationship With Local Acadia Concessions Company

Senate Passes Bill To End Workplace Discrimination

"Transportation: A Challenge To Senior Independence"

SENATE PASSES BILL TO END WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

Senator Collins Supports Senate Resolution Congratulating Boston Red Sox On World Series Victory