Press Releases

December 29, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS FINISHES 10TH YEAR IN U.S. SENATE WITH PERFECT VOTING RECORD

Upon the conclusion of the 109th Congress, Maine Senator Susan Collins completed her tenth year in...

December 27, 2006

PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SENATOR COLLINS’ POSTAL REFORM BILL INTO LAW

WASHINGTON, DC— President Bush signed into law landmark postal reform legislation that was authored by Senator Susan Collins and is the first modernization of the Postal...

December 27, 2006

Strengthening The U.S. Postal Service For The 21st Century

During this holiday season, we rely on the Postal Service for mailing and receiving packages and holiday cards to friends and loved ones, yet many of us take for granted what a...

December 15, 2006

Pell Grants The Key To Opening The Door To Higher Education

As the price of college tuitions continue to rise, both in public and private institutions throughout the nation, it is becoming increasingly important to address the...

December 14, 2006

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $1,175,000 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR SANFORD

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the U.S....

December 14, 2006

WOMEN SENATORS URGE INCREASED FUNDING FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 2008 BUDGET

Senator Susan Collins has sent a letter to President Bush recommending increased funding in the 2008 fiscal year budget for the 21st Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)...

December 12, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS ENDS SESSION WITH SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES

During the 109th Congress, Congress gave final approval to many bipartisan pieces of legislation authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) that will benefit Maine, strengthen...

December 11, 2006

SENATE APPROVES EXTENSION OF TEACHER TAX CREDITS

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has given final approval to a package of necessary tax, trade and health policy extensions that includes...

December 11, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF STAFF SGT. CIRASCO OF BANGOR

WASHINGTON, DC-- Senator Susan Collins has released this statement on the death of Staff Sgt. Kristofer R. Cirasco of Bangor: ...

December 11, 2006

NAVY AWARDS BATH-LED TEAM $208M CONTRACT FOR LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP

Washington, DC – Senator Susan Collins today announced that Bath Iron Works (BIW) will participate in a $208,060,756 contract awarded by the U.S. Navy for...

December 06, 2006

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE FUNDS FOR MECHANIC FALLS FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security...

December 06, 2006

SENATORS COLLINS, MCCAIN MAKE RENEWED CALL FOR LOBBYING REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC-- Senator Susan Collins today joined Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Russ Feingold (D-WI), Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) and Representatives Chris Shays...

December 06, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS VOTES TO CONFIRM ROBERT GATES AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to...

December 06, 2006

Access To Affordable Health Care

As we look forward to the 110th Congress, one of my top priorities is to expand access to affordable health care for all Americans. There are still far too...

December 04, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS MEETS WITH DR. ROBERT GATES, NOMINEE TO BECOME SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with Dr. Robert Gates, President Bush’s nominee to become Secretary...

December 01, 2006

Senator Collins Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Re-Opening Of Sagadahoc County Courthouse Steps

The historic courthouse steps in Sagadahoc County, which have been closed for several years because of deterioration, finally re-opened after a major restoration. The stairs...

December 01, 2006

Senator Collins Visits University Of Maine System

Senator Susan Collins visited the University of Maine System Office in Bangor on Tuesday, November 28. Many of the administrative and policy functions of Maine's seven public...

December 01, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS VISITS SCHOOLS IN OTISFIELD, OXFORD

LEWISTON, ME—Senator Susan Collins today visited school children at the Otisfield Community Elementary School and the Oxford Elementary School. In Otisfield, Senator...

November 29, 2006

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SENATOR COLLINS

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Washington Post today published an editorial commending Senator Susan Collins for her...

November 28, 2006

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF SOLDIER WITH MAINE TIES

WASHINGTON, DC—Senator Susan Collins has released this statement on news of the passing in Afghanistan of 1st Lt. Benjamin...

SENATOR COLLINS FINISHES 10TH YEAR IN U.S. SENATE WITH PERFECT VOTING RECORD

PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SENATOR COLLINS’ POSTAL REFORM BILL INTO LAW

Strengthening The U.S. Postal Service For The 21st Century

Pell Grants The Key To Opening The Door To Higher Education

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $1,175,000 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR SANFORD

WOMEN SENATORS URGE INCREASED FUNDING FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 2008 BUDGET

SENATOR COLLINS ENDS SESSION WITH SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES

SENATE APPROVES EXTENSION OF TEACHER TAX CREDITS

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF STAFF SGT. CIRASCO OF BANGOR

NAVY AWARDS BATH-LED TEAM $208M CONTRACT FOR LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE FUNDS FOR MECHANIC FALLS FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

SENATORS COLLINS, MCCAIN MAKE RENEWED CALL FOR LOBBYING REFORM

SENATOR COLLINS VOTES TO CONFIRM ROBERT GATES AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Access To Affordable Health Care

SENATOR COLLINS MEETS WITH DR. ROBERT GATES, NOMINEE TO BECOME SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Senator Collins Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Re-Opening Of Sagadahoc County Courthouse Steps

Senator Collins Visits University Of Maine System

SENATOR COLLINS VISITS SCHOOLS IN OTISFIELD, OXFORD

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SENATOR COLLINS

SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF SOLDIER WITH MAINE TIES