Press Releases

January 18, 2008

"High Oil Prices: What Can We Do?"

As I visit communities around the state of Maine, I hear time and again that the high cost of energy is causing a crisis for many of our citizens. Rapidly...

January 17, 2008

STATEMENT ON ID REQUIREMENTS AT BORDER CROSSINGS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, has issued this...

January 16, 2008

COLLINS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF $9M IN EMERGENCY LIHEAP FUNDS TO HELP LOW INCOME, ELDERLY FAMILIES

In response to a request from U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Office of Management and Budget today agreed to release $450 million from its Low Income Home Energy Assistance...

January 11, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS COMMENTS ON REAL ID REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today released the...

January 11, 2008

"Rewards Of Public Service"

The holiday recess has given me the opportunity to visit communities all over the state, to meet with constituents, to attend special events, and to visit schools. As a...

January 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS HELPS OPEN VINGTECH CORPORATION IN BIDDEFORD

Senator Susan Collins recently attended a press conference to celebrate and formally open the new VingTech facility in Biddeford. Senator Collins joined with officials from...

January 10, 2008

COLLINS: TEMPORARILY SUSPEND FILLING STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

To immediately address the high cost of energy, U.S. Senator Susan Collins is urging the Department of...

January 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS HOUSING SHORTAGE; INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

U.S. Senator Susan Collins is pleased to be an original cosponsor of legislation introduced in the Senate...

January 09, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MAINE STUDENTS CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

U.S. Senator Susan Collins is pleased to announce that Andrew Massey of Yarmouth and Monike Santana...

January 09, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $122,755 FOR OAKLAND, SEBAGO FIRE DEPTS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate...

January 08, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS AND NAVY CHIEF TOUR PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIP YARD, BIW

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently met with the Chief of U.S. Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead as they visited the...

January 08, 2008

FEDERAL SPENDING LAW INCLUDES DELAY OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today released the...

January 07, 2008

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MILLIONS IN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUNDS

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and...

January 07, 2008

KENNEBUNK TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION TO REPAIR FLOODED NEIGHBORHOOD

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded...

January 04, 2008

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE GRANTS FOR AIDS PREVENTION AND RESEARCH

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins announced today that the National Center for HIV, Viral...

January 04, 2008

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEALTH GRANTS TO MAINE

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and...

January 04, 2008

"The Farm Bill: A Missed Opportunity"

The American people are fortunate to have the most abundant and affordable food supply in the world. This bounty is the result of the hard work and initiative of our...

December 28, 2007

COLLINS FINISHES LEGISLATIVE SESSION WITH PERFECT VOTING RECORD

Senator Susan Collins has continued her perfect voting record and ended this legislative session with a consecutive voting streak that extends to 3,679 roll call votes. Senator...

December 28, 2007

"Working Hard On Behalf Of Mainers"

It continues to be my great honor and privilege to serve in the United States Senate representing the people of Maine. This is a...

December 21, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS TARGET FOR DONATION TO BANGOR AREA HOMELESS SHELTER

U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently participated in a ceremony as Target presented a $5,000 donation to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter. The Bangor Area Homeland Shelter is a...

"High Oil Prices: What Can We Do?"

STATEMENT ON ID REQUIREMENTS AT BORDER CROSSINGS

COLLINS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF $9M IN EMERGENCY LIHEAP FUNDS TO HELP LOW INCOME, ELDERLY FAMILIES

SENATOR COLLINS COMMENTS ON REAL ID REQUIREMENTS

"Rewards Of Public Service"

SENATOR COLLINS HELPS OPEN VINGTECH CORPORATION IN BIDDEFORD

COLLINS: TEMPORARILY SUSPEND FILLING STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

SENATOR COLLINS COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS HOUSING SHORTAGE; INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MAINE STUDENTS CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $122,755 FOR OAKLAND, SEBAGO FIRE DEPTS

SENATOR COLLINS AND NAVY CHIEF TOUR PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIP YARD, BIW

FEDERAL SPENDING LAW INCLUDES DELAY OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE MILLIONS IN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUNDS

KENNEBUNK TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION TO REPAIR FLOODED NEIGHBORHOOD

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE GRANTS FOR AIDS PREVENTION AND RESEARCH

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE HEALTH GRANTS TO MAINE

"The Farm Bill: A Missed Opportunity"

COLLINS FINISHES LEGISLATIVE SESSION WITH PERFECT VOTING RECORD

"Working Hard On Behalf Of Mainers"

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS TARGET FOR DONATION TO BANGOR AREA HOMELESS SHELTER