The Republican tax vote proves that both ideology and party affiliation still matter.
Susan Collins
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins’ vote on Republican tax plan risks her moderate reputation
The honeymoon’s over for those elated when she saved Obamacare – they fear the Senate has lost a voice for process and deliberation.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed: the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R. 1927), to establish within the National Park Service the African American Civil Rights Network; a bill (S. Res. 139), condemning Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Congress just broke the health care system, now Mainers will feel the pain
Thousands will lose their coverage, premiums will jump for many others and ACA fixes won’t help much.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Congress approves stopgap spending bill, avoids government shutdown
But the House and Senate put off dealing with immigration, health care and disaster aid until next year.
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Negotiators in Congress struggle to avert government shutdown
The House and Senate have until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Republican tax bill lacks what middle class needs
Issues like lower health care costs, equal opportunity and secure retirement are forgotten by the GOP.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Pressure remains on Sen. Collins as vote on Republican tax bill looms next week
Maine’s senior senator applauds the inclusion of three amendments she authored as the final version of the bill is released Friday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collins-backed tax package will move U.S. in the right direction
The tax reform bill will help Maine businesses grow and give consumers more disposable income.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Negotiator Collins, in search for tax bill fixes, this time missed the mark
Congress is poised to repeal an ACA provision forcing major cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.