Senator Susan Collins

Republican  •  Maine  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2014 View All
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11/05/09
After DeMint Endorsement of DeVore, Fiorina Proudly Wears ...

She understands that Americans are concerned with the state of the economy and our expanding federal deficit and has the knowledge to help address those issues in a real way,” said Senator Susan Collins. ...

Source: Red County
11/05/09
Conservative equals crazy | Alternative Media, Progressive News Blog

Sen. John Cornyn, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, did stand down. The NRSC, even though it recruited several candidates to run in 2010, won't endorse anyone in the primaries. crist_obama_conference ... Susan Collins? Your sta

11/05/09
She's Carly Fiorina; “California's Scozzafava” | Hogue News

You're going to get Olympia Snowe; you get Susan Collins, Lyndsey Graham. She's backed by the moderate DC establishment.” On Carly's bailout and stimulus comments, DeVore states that she is supportive of Barack Obama and Barbara Boxer. ... T

Source: Hogue News
11/05/09
Supporters of gay marriage failed to Get Out the Vote - Matthew ...

With a propensity for electing independent and third-party candidates more than other states, and a history of ticket splitting (Maine gave landslides to President Barack Obama in 2008, as well as Republican Sen. Susan Collins) ...

11/05/09
Senate-passed $6500 tax break for homebuyers headed for quick vote ...

July 21st, 2009 GOP Sen. Collins to support Sotomayor for courtWASHINGTON — An aide to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says Collins will vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. House passes defence bill despite Obama's veto ...

11/05/09
After DeMint Endorsement of DeVore, Fiorina Proudly Wears ...

She understands that Americans are concerned with the state of the economy and our expanding federal deficit and has the knowledge to help address those issues in a real way,” said Senator Susan Collins. ...

Source: Red County
11/05/09
HRC | U.S. Senate Holds First Hearing on Fully-Inclusive ...

The lead sponsors of the measure are Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Susan Collins (R-ME). “We applaud the leadership of Senators Merkley and Collins in support of fairness and equality for all LGBT people and thank Chairman Harkin for ...

11/05/09
Capitol Alert: Fiorina announces slew of Senate endorsements

Also announced today were the endorsements of Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe. ...

11/05/09
The “Party Of No” becomes the “Party Of Slow” « Climate Progress

Yesterday, senators Gregg, Susan Collins (R-ME), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sent a letter to the EPA saying, “We cannot support legislation” without “a clear picture of the bill's impacts on our economy,” saying the EPA an

11/05/09
BlueOregon: Furthering Civil Rights for LGBT Americans

By Senator Jeff Merkley. Senator Merkley is the junior Senator for Oregon. I know everyone is tuned in to the big political issues right now: the debate over health care, the battle to rein in the Wall Street banks, and the fight to ... This version of EN

Source: BlueOregon
11/05/09
The Conservative Civil War Against the GOP Is Here : The Pink Flamingo

But even GOP stalwarts sitting in the United States Senate are not safe in this ugly environment. Never mind Olympia Snowe or Susan Collins. But suddenly even Senator Lindsey Graham is a persona non grata in the GOP….” ...

11/05/09
Coburn, McCain Endorse Fiorina Senate Bid- James Richardson's ...

Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO-turned-McCain campaign advisor and surrogate, announced on Thursday the endorsements of eight Republican Senators, including conservative stalwart Senator Tom Coburn. “Our nation is facing serious economic c

11/05/09
Obama Official Testifies In Favor Of Gay Protections Bill | On Top ...

In August two Democratic Senators – the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy and Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley – and two Republican Senators – Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine introduced the Senate version. ...

11/05/09
Dithering on the climate crisis « Later On

Yesterday, Kerry, Graham, and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) discussed how they were working on climate legislation in concert with other senators and White House officials. Graham rebuked senators unwilling to address carbon pollution, saying that he has &quo

Source: Later On
11/05/09
Senate EPW Dems pass Kerry-Boxer out of Committee without any ...

Reid and Senator John Kerry indicated earlier this week that the EPA will do additional analysis before the Senate floor debate on the bill, but not until the legislation has moved through multiple committees. ... Boxer's quick move has brought critic

11/05/09
Doc's Talk: Cap And Trade's Mandates And Subsidies Are Wrong

Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Judd Gregg (R-NH), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and Susan Collins (R-ME) all signed a letter supporting Sen. George Voinovich's (R-OH) demand that the Environmental Protection Agency provide a thorough analysis of how ...

Source: Doc's Talk
11/05/09
Collins to introduce czar amendment again - The Hill's Blog ...

Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) on Wednesday announced she would revive her effort to require the White House's policy czars to testify regularly before Congress.

Source: News
11/05/09
GOP 12: Carly nabs 8 Senators

The Hill's Aaron Blake says Tom Coburn, Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, Jon Kyl, John McCain, Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski, and Olympia Snowe have all endorsed Carly Fiorina in her Senate bid for CA's open seat. This pits them against fellow Sen

Source: GOP 12
11/04/09
LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

Interview With Susan Collins. Greta Van Susteren. Susan Collins. VAN SUSTEREN: Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine has a message for President Obama. She wants him to know Congress needs to vet his czars. ...

11/04/09
Pam's House Blend:: A few words on Maine and the dying hog of ...

Sen. Susan Collins 1.202.224.2523. Sen. Olympia Snow 1.202.224.5344. At least they are not afraid to support us on this issue. Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles, and see that the world is moving." ...

11/04/09
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: GOP Senator ...

And, that's being confirmed by Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) who is using the anonymous "hold" procedure in the Senate to prevent action on a bill designed to support veterans. ..... senate races (14), sex (28), sexism (13), social security (6) ,

11/04/09
Enterprise Security Today | U.S. Cyber Center Opens To Battle ...

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the ranking Republican on the homeland security · Relevant Products/Services panel, said it will take more than a White House coordinator to secure the country's networks. And she pointed to the National ...

11/04/09
Former Prosecutor Won't Run for Governor in Rhode Island – Main ...

Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. Corrente informed the Moderate Party of his decision during a private meeting Monday. “I think it's critically important that we have a credible opposition party,” Corrente told The Journal, adding that he's ..

11/04/09
Is There a Tri-Partisan Path Forward for a Climate Bill? | Mother ...

"We will be working closely with the White House over the course of the next weeks, with the view to try to pull together what ultimately can be presented to Sen. Reid as a piece of legislation that we hope can get the 60 votes needed to pass."

11/04/09
Georgetown Security Law Brief: Senator details plan for ...

Senator details plan for cybersecurity director. 11/04/09: Government Executive reports that Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ranking member Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Monday called for creating a Senate-confirmed ...

11/04/09
Ebony Intuition: Susan Rice: The Peacemaker

... Nations Susan Rice and certain words keep coming up: “Incredibly effective,” Vice President Joe Biden tells Glamour; “tough,” says former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; “brilliant” from Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine). ...

11/04/09
Interview With Susan Collins

VAN SUSTEREN: Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine has a message for President Obama. She wants him to know Congress needs to vet his czars. Senator Collins is introducing an amendment that the White House may not be wild about. ...

11/04/09
Key Moderates Influence The Shape Of Health Overhaul Bills ...

Some Democrats believe using Snowe's idea could win the vote of the other Republican senator from the Maine, Susan Collins, and maybe up to two more Republican votes (Drucker and Pierce, 11/4). Related KHN story: Public Option May Play ...

11/04/09
Repeal the 17th Amendment: Put cybersecurity chief in DHS not the ...

Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, raised the issue most recently. Delivering a speech on cybersecurity issues at George Washington University on ...

11/04/09
Rep. Platts vies for top spot at GAO - TheHill.com

... Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and the ranking member of that panel, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), as well as House Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Rep. ...

Source: Top News

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