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Dana Milbank: Republicans stymied by Supreme Court nominee’s squeaky-clean past

April 7, 2016November 30, 2016

As Maine’s Susan Collins urges her Republican colleagues to hold hearings on Merrick Garland’s nomination, their refusal looks petty and even risky.

Nation & World, Politics

After talk with court nominee, Collins ‘more convinced’ hearings should be held

by MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press April 5, 2016November 30, 2016

Maine’s senior senator is one of only two Republicans who want the confirmation process to move forward for Merrick Garland, whose nomination is entangled in election-year politics.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Sen. Collins questions sudden price spikes in old prescription drugs

by Susan Collins Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2016March 30, 2016

‘Hedge fund pharma’ companies may be legal, but their schemes do real harm to patients, she says.

Nation & World

Senate committee targets soaring drug prices

by The Associated Press November 4, 2015November 30, 2016

Chairwoman Susan Collins of Maine sets a Dec. 9 hearing with four drugmakers.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Lack of bipartisan support could doom Iran nuclear deal down the road

by Martin Jones Special to the Press Herald October 16, 2015November 30, 2016

Pushed by a divisive president – just like Obamacare – the accord could face recurring challenges.

Capitol Ticker

Morning Briefing 3.6.15: Hawaii isn’t America, enemies are friends, candidacy traded for advocacy & the dean of women

by Steve Mistler March 6, 2015

Good morning, It’s been a busy week at the State House. It will slow down a bit Friday. The Transportation Committee will hold a number of public hearings and potentially vote on two cellphone bills that were reviewed last week. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will continue to hold public hearings on the governor’s […]

Capitol Ticker

Morning Briefing 2.2.15: ‘Conservative’ PAC with liberal ties & RGA strategist boosts LePage’s tax plan

by Steve Mistler February 2, 2015November 30, 2016

Good morning, happy Monday and congratulations to the New England Patriots. There’s no legislative activity today, thanks to more snow. The attention will begin shifting to Gov. Paul LePage’s address Tuesday evening before the joint convention of the Legislature. The governor is expected to focus on his budget proposal and his tax overhaul plan. Be […]