The shooting deaths of five police officers in Dallas followed the deaths of two black men by police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana
Susan Collins
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Letter to the editor: Collins’ effort on gun control changes voter’s view of senator
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is considered by many to be the most bipartisan senator in Congress, but I have often doubted that. I thought she pretty much voted the party line even though she talks about compromise. I was pleased to see her lead this bipartisan effort toward gun restrictions for possible terrorists. Kudos to […]
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Posted inBusiness, Politics
New England senators want another National Lobster Day in 2016
Maine’s Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins introduce the legislation to honor the lobster for the second year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Source
Advocates for organic foods criticize Collins and King for votes on GMO labeling
Wednesday’s Senate vote was procedural, but it opens the door to debate on a measure that could overturn Maine’s law requiring labeling of bioengineered foods
Posted inMaine, News
Collins and King announce Homeland Security awards to Maine
The state receives $3.7 million, while Portland gets $970,000 to beef up port security.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Use of terror no-fly list won’t cut gun deaths much
Congress should take a much broader approach to keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.
Posted inNation & World
Bipartisan group getting behind House gun bill
A House measure identical to a Senate compromise bill championed by Sen. Susan Collins is introduced.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Clinton, Trump or neither? Readers share their opinions
Some say they’ll hold their noses and choose one or the other. Other voters wonder whether independent candidates are viable.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Susan Collins’ gun-control bill passes Senate hurdle, but may not go further
The Maine senator’s bill would block people on the no-fly list from getting guns, but allow for an appeal process.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lawmakers from Maine active as Congress spars over gun legislation
As Rep. Chellie Pingree and other Democrats end their 25-hour sit-in, Sen. Susan Collins’ compromise weapons bill survives an initial vote.