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PublishedJuly 22, 2022
Guest Column: Honoring our veterans through resources and recognition
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, discusses new federal legislation that expands critical research on toxic exposure and provides relief to toxic-exposed veterans who may be experiencing serious illnesses and debilitating symptoms.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Collins secures $15 million-plus for two Searsport infrastructure projects
The funding includes $9,200,000 to reconstruct a section of U.S. Route 1 in Searsport and $5,850,000 for the maintenance dredging of Searsport Harbor.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Maine delegation secures $17.1 million to support Maine lobster industry jobs
The funding helps to address the impacts of the harmful right whale rule, provide direct payments to fishermen to help cover costs of compliance, and support vital research.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
Collins, Golden introduce bill to help lobster industry afford new gear
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st Dist., have signed on as cosponsors of the bill, which would begin to help lobstermen cover the cost of complying with new regulations intended to protect right whales.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Sen. Collins criticizes ‘onerous, unfair’ regulations on lobster industry
Sen. Collins also urged the Commerce secretary to prioritize broadband implementation.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Preventing nursing home closures and protecting patients’ access to care
Critical relief from the federal Provider Relief Fund has been slow in reaching providers. A report by the Government Accountability Office in June criticized HHS for its lack of transparency in distributing funding and revealed that 25% of the PRF remained unspent.
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