In a letter Monday, Maine’s senators said a full understanding is needed of what happened in the months before Robert Card, an Army reservist for many years, entered 2 Lewiston businesses and killed 18 people.
Sen. Susan Collins
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Sens. Collins and King remember Lewiston shooting victims in Senate floor speech
Maine’s senators tell their Senate colleagues that Lewiston, like the rest of Maine, is a small community whose fabric was torn apart by the senseless shooting that resulted in the deaths of 18 people.
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Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation
King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
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Bath-built destroyer shoots down missiles and drones targeting Israel, officials say
The USS Carney shot down four cruise missiles and 15 drones launched over the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen, officials said.
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Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work
Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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Sen. Collins joins bipartisan delegation visiting the Middle East amid rising tensions
The Maine Republican is one of 10 senators on the trip, which is expected to include a stop in Israel.
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Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress
Maine’s senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.
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Commentary: Maine’s Sen. Collins has an opportunity to help bring down drug prices
As lawmakers fight to include major priorities in the end-of-the-year spending package, her voice will be key to increasing patient access to generic medicines and promoting a fairer market.
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Maine’s members of Congress frustrated but not without hope after recent chaos
In interviews with the Press Herald, Angus King, Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reflected on the near-shutdown of the federal government followed by the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – and what happens next.
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Golden and Pingree vote with House majority to remove Speaker McCarthy
The Maine Democrats joined other members of their party in voting to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which means the Republican leader did not get enough support to keep his job.