Statement On Nomination Of Ash Carter To Become Secretary Of Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins today issued this statement following the President’s nomination of Dr. Ash Carter to become Secretary of Defense.
Senator Collins Attends Ribbon Cutting Of New Maine Kennebec Bridge
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member and incoming Chair of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke today at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Maine Kennebec bridge connecting Richmond and Dresden.
Senators Collins And Markey Call For Increased Alzheimer's Funding In Federal Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), who co-chair the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and have been leaders in the effort to increase federal funds directed to the disease, are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to include in the final FY 2015 spending package a $100 million increase in funding for the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
Senator Collins On Eastport Pier Collapse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member and incoming Chair of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the pier collapse in the Eastport harbor:
Senate Declares December 13, 2014 "Wreaths Across America Day"
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Sens. Collins, King Announce $190,000 In Federal Funding For Arts Programs In Maine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will award a total of $190,000 in grant funding to eight organizations in Maine that foster artistic creativity and innovation in their communities. These grants will support a wide range of artistic endeavors including film and folk festivals, stage productions, painting and sculpture classes, and a poetry press, among others.
Thanksgiving Message From Senator Collins
“Today, on a day that America sets aside to give thanks, I am especially thankful for the brave men and women in our nation’s armed forces. We are all grateful for your courage, devotion to duty, and sacrifice. And I give thanks to your families and loved ones, for they too, make a great sacrifice.
Senator Collins' Statement On Passing Of Barbara Gill
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Susan Collins tonight released this statement after learning of the death of Barbara Gill, former member of the Maine State House and Senate. Gill died Monday in South Portland at the age of 82.
Extending Current Deal With Iran Makes A Good Deal Less Likely; Further Sanctions Necessary
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Following a telephone briefing this afternoon by Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, U.S. Senator Susan Collins today issued the following statement on the Administration’s extension of nuclear negotiations with Iran:
