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Senator Collins Meets Westbrook Native Jon Brockway, Congratulates Him on Being Named a Captain of America’s Road Team

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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins congratulated Jon Brockway of Westbrook, a professional truck driver for Walmart Transportation, on being named a Captain of the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) America’s Road Team, a public outreach program that educates the public about highway safety. Senator Collins met with Jon in her Washington, D.C., office.

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Senator Collins Meets with Purple Heart Recipients from Windham and Saco

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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently met with Purple Heart veterans Anthony Webster of Windham and Justin Galipeau of Saco in her Washington, D.C., office.

Senator Collins Questions Intelligence Community Leaders on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, questioned leaders of the Intelligence community today at a hearing that examined Russian intelligence activities surrounding the 2016 election.

Sens. Collins, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud Targeted at Seniors

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on fraud targeted at seniors. Schemes targeting seniors include fraudulent investment plans, prizes, and sweepstakes, internet fraud, charity scams, predatory home lenders, telemarketing and mail fraud, accessing assets through undue influence, using fraudulent legal documents, and Ponzi schemes.

Collins, King to President-Elect: Nix VA From Hiring Freeze to Ensure Veterans Receive Health Care Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President-elect Donald Trump considers a 100-day hiring freeze for civilian federal employees, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) today urged him not to include critical personnel from the Department of Veterans Affairs who work to provide care and support to veterans in Maine and across the nation.

Senator Susan Collins Introduces Senator Jeff Sessions at Judiciary Committee Hearing on His Nomination to be Attorney General

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) in introducing Senator Jeff Sessions before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today on his nomination to be Attorney General of the United States.

Senator Collins Introduces Amendment Providing Additional Time to Develop Obamacare Replacement that Would Protect Americans from Losing Health Insurance

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Corker (R-TN), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced an amendment to extend the deadline for budget reconciliation instructions from January 27, 2017, to March 3, 2017. The additional time would allow Congress and the Administration to develop a serious replacement to Obamacare that would protect Americans from losing their health insurance coverage and avoid turmoil in the insurance industry.

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Made in the USA: Providing Our Soldiers with Top-Quality, American-made Footwear

The men and women of America’s armed forces exemplify the very best of our nation’s values – courage, devotion to duty, and a commitment to freedom. The men and women of New Balance exemplify the very best of our nation’s manufacturing heritage – a strong work ethic and unsurpassed skills. A provision the Maine Delegation fought to include in the new 2017 National Defense Authorization Act ensures that those who step forward to serve our country have top-quality American-made athletic footwear during their training.

Collins, King Announce $200,000 EPA Grant for Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Bucksport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Eastern Maine Development Corporation $200,000 to support a development and implementation strategy in Bucksport for the former Verso Paper Mill project area. The funding is awarded through the Brownfield Area-Wide Planning program which aims to engage communities to help clean-up old sites for economic development initiatives.

Senator Collins’ Statement on Passing of Clara Swan

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement regarding the passing of Clara Swan:

"Clara was an inspiration for so many students at Husson whose lives she touched through her teaching and coaching. She was an amazing woman who lived a long and fulfilling life. I shall miss her and feel lucky to have known her for more than 20 years."