Susan 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."
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.
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.
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 law.
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 thousands of Maine teachers, firefighters and police officers. Maine Sen. Susan Collins,
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. Senators Susan Collins and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Senator Collins attended the bill signing ceremony at the invitation of the White House.
Collins officially becomes chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON (WABI) - Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, officially became chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday.
Sen. Collins named Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
U.S. Senator Susan Collins officially became Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 7. The committee holds jurisdiction over all discretionary spending for the entire federal government.
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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Collins Grills Hegseth but Remains Undecided on His Bid for Defense Secretary
Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said she questioned President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon on the misconduct allegations against him and other topics. By Karoun ...
Coast Guard receives millions of dollars to improve Maine facilities
MAINE (WABI) - Senator Susan Collins has announced more than $42 million in disaster relief for Coast Guard facilities in ...
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Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters. Maine teachers ...
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.
Maine’s public employees applaud removal of Social Security benefit restrictions
Colin Bushell, who teaches English at Sanford High School, became a teacher in his early 30s. At the time, he didn’t realize ...