u.s. senate
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2018
Maine Voices: Base confirmation of Kavanaugh on his superb record over past 35 years
It's unfair to judge who he is today by how he may – may – have behaved in a stupid moment of his youth.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2018
Commentary: Confirmation of Kavanaugh would jeopardize important consumer health care protections
He has declined to state his view on pre-existing conditions coverage and has let religious groups stand in the way of contraception care.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2018
Our View: Nation will be closely watching the hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser
Senators should not decide the case, but determine if a full investigation is warranted.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2018
Third accuser deepens Sen. Collins’ quandary over Kavanaugh on eve of critical hearing
Maine's Republican senator won't publicly say whether the new allegations warrant a delay to allow for a full investigation, but she reportedly expressed her concerns to party leaders.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2018
Commentary: To protect herself, and court, Collins should insist on FBI probe of Kavanaugh
Her party would still be able to confirm him – before or after the midterms – if an inquiry turns up nothing.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2018
Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women's right to decide whether to have an abortion.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2018
Maine Voices: Single lawmaker could restore honor to court confirmation process
One Republican senator is all it takes to restore the 60-vote threshold on whether to approve or deny.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2018
Democrat challenging Sen. King says if he loses, he may run against Sen. Collins next
Zak Ringelstein faces an uphill battle this fall, but said if Susan Collins votes to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, he'll run against her in 2020.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2018
Commentary: Consequences of accusing a powerful man of misconduct are daunting
An ex-Capitol Hill aide who disclosed her own experience wonders whether #MeToo will force men to stop tolerating harassment and assault.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2018
Commentary: Senate committee can learn from Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings
Lawmakers should leave the questioning of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford to the professionals and sit back and listen.
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