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Pence breaks tie vote as Senate passes bill to let states block some Planned Parenthood money

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALAN FRAM Associated Press March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska vote with Democrats against the legislation.

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Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court

by Edward D. Murphy March 28, 2017March 28, 2017

A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.

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How Maine’s members of Congress voted

by Targeted News Service March 25, 2017March 25, 2017

Lawmakers move to subject health insurers to federal antitrust laws, create a VA training program and confirm the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.

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Forty-nine Maine lawyers express support for Gorsuch

by Scott Thistle March 24, 2017March 25, 2017

The Republican leader in the Maine House and two former chief counsels to Gov. LePage are among those signing a letter to U.S. Sens. Collins and King.

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Sen. Collins says Trump owes America an explanation on Obama wiretap claim

by Noel K. Gallagher March 19, 2017March 19, 2017

Regarding the president’s budget, she says she’s disturbed by his call for medical research cuts but backs more spending for veterans and the military.

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Will Sen. Collins take a stand against companies that want to sell your data?

by John Paterson Special to the Press Herald March 18, 2017March 17, 2017

A resolution before Congress would undo an FCC rule that shields consumers’ online browsing history.

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Sens. Collins, King seek evidence of Trump’s wiretapping claims

by Beth Quimby and Dennis Hoey March 5, 2017March 6, 2017

Maine’s two U.S. senators, both members of the Intelligence Committee, stress the importance of getting to the bottom of the president’s unsubstantiated allegations.