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Collins, Senate Appropriations Committee

Sen. Collins becomes chair of Senate Appropriations Committee

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has officially become the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. She is the first Maine lawmaker to do so in 92 years. "It puts me in the most powerful position to have an impact for the people of Maine and of America,” Collins said. “And that's what's exciting about it, for me."

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Political expert says Collins' new role as Chair of Appropriations Committee will greatly benefit Maine

One of Maine's longest standing political leaders now presides over what some say is the most powerful committee in Congress, but what does that mean for Maine.

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Susan Collins officially named chair of powerful Senate committee

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was officially named chair on Tuesday of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, where she will play a key role in federal spending decisions, including so-called earmarks for projects in Maine.

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Collins officially becomes chair of Senate Appropriations Committee

She is the first Republican woman to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee and the first Mainer to chair the Committee in 92 years. The last Mainer to do so was Sen. Frederick

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Senator Susan Collins appointed appropriations chair

Collins is the first Mainer to chair the committee in 92 years.

Bill co-authored by Sen. Collins signed into law to expand Social Security benefits

A bill co-authored by Maine Senator Susan Collins to expand Social Security benefits for public workers has been signed into ...

Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits

President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans, including ...

Sen. Collins starts new position as GOP takes over Congress and the White House

Sen. Susan Collins sat down with Don Carrigan to discuss several topics, including Social Security, her new role, and ...

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Sen. Susan Collins reacts to signage of ‘Social Security Fairness Act’

Millions of Americans, including more than 25,000 Mainers, are now eligible to receive earned social security benefits.

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President Joe Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act Authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins

Today, the President signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), bipartisan legislation authored by U.S.

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8 Maine politicians to watch in 2025

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The year 2024 was a busy one for politics in Maine, with high-stakes elections, ...

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Bangor Daily News Prints Op-Ed From Susan Collins' Intern

Here's how they identified Emma Roberts: Emma Roberts grew up in Lowell. A graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School, she is now a third-year government major at Smith College. And here's an excerpt ...

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Maine political leaders remember Jimmy Carter for decades of public service, humanitarian work

The former president, who died Sunday at age 100, was described "a true model of servant leadership" by Gov. Janet Mills and ...

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Sen. Collins say illegal marijuana grow operations in Maine are tied to Chinese crime

Federal authorities say illegal growing of marijuana is happening all over rural parts of the country, including in Maine.

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