Government shutdown 2018 enters day 3: Will it end Monday?
President Trump suggested to Senate Republicans to trigger the so-called Nuclear Option if the shutdown continues. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.
Category Archives: Susan Collins
Shutdown to extend into workweek as Senate fails to reach deal
Night falls on the U.S. Capitol on Day 2 of the federal shutdown as lawmakers negotiate behind closed doors, in Washington on Jan. 21, 2018. Night falls on the U.S. Capitol on Day 2 of the federal shutdown as lawmakers negotiate behind closed doors, in Washington on Jan. 21, 2018.
No deal reached, as moderates search for shutdowna
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, left, and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., leave a meeting in the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as Day 2 of the federal shutdown drags on, at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. WASHINGTON - Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
ADVOCACY: States, Congress Battle FCC over Net Neutrality End
Dozens of attorneys general filed a petition Tuesday challenging the Federal Communication Commission's recent decision to roll back net neutrality rules. A coalition of major tech companies has also promised court action; and Congress appears ready to take action, as well.
Wave Of Lawsuits Filed To Block Net-Neutrality Repeal
A group of attorneys general for 21 states and the District of Columbia sued Tuesday to block the rules. So did Mozilla, the maker of the Firefox browser, public-interest group Free Press and New America's Open Technology Institute.
Trump, Congress face a long to-do list in 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress have set their sights on an infrastructure initiative and welfare reform as two of their top legislative priorities for 2018. Lawmakers also have must-pass budget bills and other unfinished business they need to tackle after the holiday break.
Monday, Jan. 1, 2018: America’s inhumane policies, Fulford for…
Lance Dutson couldn't be more wrong about local protests. In his Dec. 26 BDN column , "The real dark money in Maine," he claims it's big political organizations in Washington, D.C. that are funding the protests against the oppressive Republican policies.
Feds funding new facility for tribe in far northern Maine
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King say the money is going to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. It will pay for the construction of a Presque Isle facility that will provide space for different tribal programs.
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017: No more handouts for General Dynamics,…
Health care reimbursement for rural hospitals throughout our nation is very complex and becoming more and more difficult each day because of the increased regulations and decreased funding by government agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid, which make-up approximately 65 percent of our volume here at Calais Regional Hospital. We continue to work with these agencies, commercial payers and other governmental agencies to improve our cash flow.
Largest power outage in Maine history is top story of 2017
A storm packing hurricane-force gusts roared into Maine, stunning residents and emergency officials by leaving more people in the dark than the infamous ice storm of 1998. It took utility crews more than a week to restore power, raising questions of Central Maine Power's preparedness and the state's ability to withstand a more powerful storm.
What’s next in the net neutrality battle?
US legislators and digital advocates are coming together in plans to reverse the FCC's December decision to end net neutrality protections in the US. Opponents of the US Federal Communication Commission's decision to end net neutrality on December 14 see promise in Congressional disapproval of the move.
In partial defense of Susan Collins, on the tax bill
Maine Sen. Susan Collins complained Tuesday that coverage of her role in crafting the Republican tax bill had been "unbelievably sexist" and had failed to note the ways in which she had gotten the law shaped to her liking. I think she has a point that the coverage has painted her as less successful in the tax negotiations than she really was.
Congress deals pair of blows to ‘Obamacare’
Two Republican senators abandoned their fight Wednesday for legislation this year to help contain premium costs by resuming federal subsidies to insurers, as Congress dealt a pair of blows to President Barack Obama's health care law. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Tennessee's Lamar Alexander ran into opposition from both parties to inserting the language into a must-pass bill preventing a weekend federal shutdown.
NY Times Mounts Sexist Attacks Against Sen. Susan Collins For Her Tax Bill Support
On Tuesday, Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins bitterly attacked the press's coverage of her ultimate decision to support the GOP's tax bill. Though Collins didn't name a media outlet in her criticism, the New York Times was primary purveyor of now-popular leftist memes, which Collins characterized as "unbelievably sexist," that she was "duped" by party leadership, and that she was so hard-hearted that she wasn't "brought to tears" by protesting Mainers who met with her last week.
Republicans Goof Up While Passing Tax Bill
Democrat wins Va. House seat in recount by single vote, creating 50-50 tie in legislature - NEWPORT NEWS - A Republican seat flipped Democratic in a wild recount Tuesday - with the Democrat winning by a single vote - creating a rare 50-50 tie between the parties in the House of Delegates In Virginia, a 11,608-to-11,607 Lesson in the Power of a Single Vote - The Democratic wave that rose on Election Day in Virginia last month delivered a final crash on the sand Tuesday when a Democratic challenger defeated a Republican incumbent by a single vote, leaving the Virginia House House must revote on approved final GOP tax bill, fearing Byrd Rule objections - The House will revote on the bill it passed to much fanfare Tuesday afternoon, fearing procedural violations in the version it already passed.
Two moderate senators disappoint those who bought their tax bill rhetoric
"A crucial GOP senator is raising questions about the bill after finding out that it includes a tax break that could financially benefit him and politically tarnish him. "Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., says he wasn't aware of this new tax break for wealthy real estate developers like him, but the left is whacking him for initially withholding support yet later backing the bill around the same time that this provision was included.
Three protesters arrested by federal official at Collins’ Bangor office
Protesters outside U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' Bangor office on Monday. Gail Leiser is dressed as "Darth Traitor" to protest Collins' support of the Republican tax overhaul bill.
Competing interests in both chambers ahead of government shutdown deadline
After this week's tax vote, the spotlight on Capitol Hill will shift to a vote on a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by midnight Friday. After this week's tax vote, the spotlight on Capitol Hill will shift to a vote on a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by midnight Friday.
Republicans Release Final Version Of Tax Bill, And It Appears Likely To Pass
House and Senate negotiators released the final version of their tax bill late yesterday , and after several tweaks to satisfy wayward Republican Senators it appears to be on track to pass both chambers of Congress next week and head to the President's desk before the Christmas break: Republican lawmakers appeared to secure enough votes on Friday to pass the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades, putting them on the cusp of their first significant legislative victory as leaders geared up to pass a $1.5 trillion tax cut along party lines and send it to President Trump by Christmas.
Sen. Collins takes huge leap of faith with tax bill. Critics say she’s getting played
As GOP tax legislation nears final passage on Capitol Hill, Sen. Susan Collins is approaching the moment for a mighty leap of faith. The Maine Republican extracted key concessions in exchange for her support for the bill, including commitments from the Trump administration and Senate leaders to back two pieces of legislation pumping money into the health care system.