For the first time in history, all four leadership positions in the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees will be held by women.
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Annie Clark
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Washington, DCJoined February 2011
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We'll hear from about being one of the four women making history tonight on #NEWSCENTERmaine at 4, 5 & 6.
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History on the Hill: Powerful spending committees now led by women for the first time via @nbcnews #mepolitics
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History on the Hill: Powerful spending committees now led by women for the first time via #mepolitics
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On the new 988 hotline: “It does let us know that people are struggling, people are having a hard time. Where I feel heartened is that people are getting connected to services and supports, as opposed to struggling on their own.”
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As the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and I are committed to funding the government and passing the Senate’s appropriations bills through regular order.
Read our joint statement.
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Congress adopting Electoral Count Reform Act co-authored by Maine : wmtw.com/article/congre #mepolitics
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Cheers and Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way” as President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, and codifying nationwide recognition of same sex & interracial marriage.
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The Respect for Marriage Act is now law! This historic legislation provides certainty to millions of loving couples in same-sex marriages. I was proud to partner with on this effort to prevent discrimination, promote equality, and protect religious liberties.
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Delicious, sustainable Maine lobster is an excellent choice for the main course for the president’s first State Dinner. If Maine lobster is good enough for the White House to serve, it’s good enough for every seafood retailer—including Whole Foods—to sell.
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Tonight, the Senate took a historic step to help prevent discrimination, promote equality and protect the rights of all Americans by passing the Respect for Marriage Act that and I authored. Our bill would help ensure everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
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NEWS: 62-37, Senate votes to defeat a filibuster and advance the Respect For Marriage Act to codify federal protections for same-sex marriage.
This puts it on a glide path to passage.
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12 GOP senators voted to advance bill enshrining protections for same-sex marriage into federal law:
Collins
Tillis
Portman
Murkowski
Romney
Blunt
Lummis
Capito
Sullivan
Ernst
Young
Burr
Vote was 62-37
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Same sex marriage bill advances , 62-37
12 Republicans
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The Election Day lunar eclipse blood moon sets behind the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, DC #LunarEclipse #BloodMoon
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2 years ago today #mepolitics
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Susan Collins is dancing to “Still the One” in the middle of the parking lot.
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I am horrified by this vicious attack on Paul Pelosi at his home. My prayers are with him, Speaker Pelosi, and their family.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to step into legal fight in Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe.
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We appreciate the support of & , the chairman & ranking member, who offered constructive feedback. By moving our bill through regular order, we were able to produce a strong package that has received broad, bipartisan backing.
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By a vote of 14-1, took a significant step forward in advancing a bill & I led to make sensible, much-needed reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Our bill—cosponsored by 11 Rs and 11 Ds—would correct the flaws in this archaic, ambiguous law.
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Poll: Senate's election reform bill more popular than House version
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In July, & I introduced a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Bipartisan support continues to grow, & it’s now co-sponsored by 10 Republicans & 10 Democrats. We will keep working to advance our bill to correct the flaws in this archaic & ambiguous law.
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For months, & I have led a bipartisan group of 16 Senators in crafting a bill to fix the flawed Electoral Count Act of 1887. At the invitation of the Rules Committee, I testified that Congress must seize this opportunity to enact these sensible, necessary reforms.
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Senator Collins is working to build support for the bill. She wants it to succeed. But bipartisan cooperation on important issues is obviously more difficult with partisan reconciliation dominating the Senate. So we might have to wait a little bit before we can get it done.
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Senator Collins is the lead Republican sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act. She clearly supports the bill and would vote yes on it today.
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Susan Collins tells @JNicholsonInDC that same-sex marriage bill may be doomed now bc of what Dems did on the inflation reduction bill huffpost.com/entry/collins-
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37 million Americans are impacted by surging insulin costs – including 19-year old Duncan. He shared his story during a press conference I held w/ to unveil our new bipartisan proposal to reduce insulin costs & protect patients.
We can – and must – get this done.
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#Maine & #NewHampshire today announced bipartisan bill to cap out-of-pocket #insulin costs at $35/month under private insurance and Medicare, for 8 million Americans with #diabetes who rely on the drug. Similar House bill passed in March.
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In Kyiv, I met with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who has united his country with his extraordinary leadership. I assured him of Congress’ bipartisan commitment to give Ukraine the military and humanitarian aid they urgently need to protect their people and defend their country.
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I had a great tour of today with , saw many friends working at the shipyard, & made new ones--including welding supervisor Mike Sewell!
I am so proud of BIW's hardworking employees, & I’ll continue to work to ensure they have the resources to support our Navy.
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Just wrapped meetings at the on support for Afghan women & girls. I'll continue leading bipartisan efforts w/ & to preserve the rights & safety of Afghan women under Taliban rule - especially amid the humanitarian crisis.
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Breaking News: Senator Susan Collins of Maine plans to vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Republican to back her.
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Penobscot Bay at dawn.
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I know everyone’s curious to see how might vote – don’t worry folks, I’m investigating.
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@MarkWarner plays reporter as we ask @SenatorCollins about her meeting with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
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The end of a 66 degree day in Portland
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