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United States Senator from Maine. All tweets originate from the Press Office of Senator Susan Collins.

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  1. Dec 21

    Great news for BIW! The Navy has awarded an additional destroyer to the shipyard, proving once again that “Bath built is best built.” This additional ship will help keep the workload stable in the years ahead for the hardworking men & women of BIW

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  2. Dec 20

    Defense Secretary Mattis has served our country with honor and distinction for many years. His departure is a real loss for our nation, our troops, and this Administration.

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  3. Dec 19

    In a transformative step in the fight against Alzheimer’s, the bipartisan BOLD Act will be signed into law. This new law will turn decades of research into practice & help improve the lives of the 5.5 million Americans and their families who are living with this disease.

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  4. Dec 19

    Almost half of federal inmates released from prison are rearrested, & nearly a fourth end up back behind bars. The will help to end the recidivism epidemic by creating programs to rehabilitate low-risk offenders, making our communities safer & saving taxpayer money.

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  5. Dec 19

    Following a letter I sent to , funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program was announced with more than $3.5 million for Maine. This helps low-income seniors & families reduce the cost of heating & cooling their homes through energy efficiency improvements.

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  6. Dec 18

    There’s no justification for bump stocks that transform semi-automatic weapons into machine guns. That’s why I cosponsored a bill to ban them. I’m pleased the Justice Dept. has announced they will ban these dangerous devices.

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  7. Dec 17

    2/ He is my chairman on the HELP committee, where I have worked w/ him on health care, the opioid crisis, & education issues, & my colleague on the Appropriations Committee. More important, he is my friend, a good & decent man whose unique skill set will be sorely missed.

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  8. Dec 17

    1/ combines intelligence, collegiality, energy, & legislative effectiveness in a way that has rarely been equaled in the U.S. Senate.

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  9. Dec 17

    Happy holidays to our active duty military and our veterans. Thank you for all that you do for our nation. And thanks to the for organizing the annual program.

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  10. Dec 16

    On , and I discussed the need to prevent a government shutdown, the recent court ruling on the ACA, and the importance of the special counsel’s investigation.

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  11. Dec 16

    TUNE IN: I’ll be speaking with on and on this morning at 9:00 AM.

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  12. Dec 15

    Best of luck today to . Go Black Bears!

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  13. Dec 14

    The BOLD Act I authored w/ , , and will improve the lives of millions of families facing Alzheimer’s. Our bill, which passed the Senate unanimously, creates a public health infrastructure to improve prevention and care.

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  14. Dec 14

    To my friend , it has been an honor to serve alongside you. Your state, the country, and the Senate are better because of your contributions.

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  15. Dec 14

    I joined Mainers in placing a Wreaths Across America wreath made in Columbia Falls at the U.S. Capitol with flags of the Armed Forces branches and the POW/MIA flag.

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  16. Dec 13

    I so appreciate the advocacy of & 182 other organizations & the unanimous support of my Senate colleagues for my bipartisan BOLD Act. This bill will help families facing Alzheimer’s—one of our greatest public health threats—by improving prevention, treatment, & care.

    Thank you, , for championing the and for your tireless efforts to shepherd this critical legislation through the Senate.
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  17. Dec 13

    6/ This Farm Bill provides many other great benefits for our state and country. Maine farmers work tirelessly every day to meet the growing demand for locally grown and raised products, and this legislation will provide them with the support they need to succeed.

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  18. Dec 13

    5/ The Farm Bill also includes a bill I authored with to strengthen organic research. I recently discussed this bill with Sarah Alexander, 's new executive director, whose organization has been an invaluable resource throughout the Farm Bill negotiations.

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  19. Dec 13

    4/ The Dairy Innovation Act, a provision I authored with , establishes regional initiatives to spur innovation in dairy businesses, modernize existing dairy plants, & support new entrepreneurs.

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  20. Dec 13

    3/ I also joined my northeastern colleagues in securing improvements to the Northern Border Regional Commission, which funds grants for rural Maine projects that create jobs. This year alone, the NBRC awarded $2.9 million in grants throughout Maine.

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