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As Goes Maine…New Card Check Ads Running
Manufacturing Blog | August 6th 2008
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, to which the NAM belongs, has begun running TV spots in Maine distinguishing the positions of the two U.S. Senate candidates on the Employee Free Choice Act, i.e., card check. Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, a read more
Republican Senators Dodging Republican Convention!
The Democratic Daily Blog | July 25th 2008
According to Congress Daily, 9 of 12 targeted Republicans running in the most competitive U.S. Senate races this fall “are either skipping the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn., or have not decided whether to attend.” Among those w read more
Thursday Senate Roundup
2008 Central | July 10th 2008 by 2008 Central
New Hampshire: John Sununu and Jeanne Shaheen both had successful second quarters fundraising; Sununu has a cash on hand advantage, but Shaheen has a big advantage in the polls. Sununu is also making a push to increase spending to minimize increased read more
Wednesday Senate Roundup
2008 Central | July 9th 2008 by 2008 Central
Short introduction: We’re going to try to have these posts up every day or two. I’m relying on Nate Silver’s electoral projections to determine which get coverage. We’re not normally going to cover races where he projects a pa read more
That's why the lady is a…
Upper Left | July 4th 2008 by Shaun
…liar. Susan Collins, 1996… "I have pledged that if I am elected I will only serve two terms regardless of whether a term limits constitutional amendment passes or not."Susan Collins, 2002... "I intend to serve only two terms as I indicated in th read more
Daily Tidbits: May 27, 2008
Roadkill Refugee | May 26th 2008 by Roadkill Refugee
Keith Olbermann breaks story about how former Senator Phil Gramm’s was a paid lobbyist for investment banking industry opposed to consumer protection against predatory lending and foreclosure practices WHILE he was McCain’s chief adviser read more
Happy Memorial Day
Count Me Blue | May 26th 2008 by RJ Corby
Rep. Tom Allen (D-ME) has made a very fitting, appropriate Memorial Day tribute to our troops who have served and who are still serving in our armed forces around the world - take a look - it's only six minutes long.Allen, who has distinguished himse read more
Nor I
Upper Left | May 16th 2008 by Shaun
Kagro X... Remember when Susan Collins investigated Iraq contractor fraud? Neither do I.Which reminds me to remind you that Tom Allen is one of the worthy Democrats you'll find at the Upper Left Actblue page. read more
Senate Watch: News & Notes
Political Realm | April 12th 2008 by Andy
Let's take a look at the latest news from Senate races around the country. Click here for our latest Senate rankings--look for a fresh set of rankings next week. AlabamaThe latest polling continues to show Republican Senator Jeff Session (pictured) read more
Bush: Can You Hear Me Now? No? Good!
MaineDemocrats.org | December 17th 2007
President George W. Bush’s demand for immunity for telephone companies that participated in his warrantless (read: illegal/unconstitutional) domestic spying program won an initial victory on Monday in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 76-10. Voting read more
28 LIHEAP Days Till Christmas
MaineDemocrats.org | November 25th 2007
You know that the holidays are here when Senators Snowe and Collins mail that yearly letter to the President requesting the immediate release of $20 million of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds. In addition, both are asking read more
Collins: Bath Iron Works to Receive $141,999,995
MaineDemocrats.org | November 11th 2007
The Navy has notified Senator Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that it has awarded Bath Iron Works $141,999,995 for lead materials and pre-production planning and support for the DDG-1000 program. The DDG-1000 is the Navy’ read more
Senator Collins, Representative Allen Bring Home the Bacon
Maine Democrats | October 26th 2007
According to the Bangor News, Senator Collins is pulling in big bucks from her her congressional colleagues, while Rep. Tom Allen is bringing in more money from out of state than any other House member. Tom Allen, Susan Collins read more
Maine State Employees Back Allen for Senate
MaineDemocrats.org | October 16th 2007
The Maine State Employees Association (a union representing 10,000 members) is backing Tom Allen in his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins. The announcement cited Allen’s record on health care, prescription drugs, fiscal responsibility and read more
LIHEAP Season Arrives
MaineDemocrats.org | September 26th 2007
In response to a request from U.S. Senators Snowe and Collins, the Office of Management and Budget today agreed to release $131 million that remains in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency fund. Maine will receive $7.2 read more
Susan Collins: We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Habeas Corpus
MaineDemocrats.org | September 19th 2007
The Senate narrowly rejected a bill allowing ‘war on terror’ prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to challenge their detention in federal courts by restoring habeas corpus. While senators voted 56-43 in favor of the bill, but the final ta read more
Portland’s Financial Gains and Losses
Maine Democrats | September 15th 2007
Thanks to the late filing of a financial report and a few errors, Portland’s public schools could lose up to $350,000 in state education aid for the current school year. d’OH! On a happier note, U.S. Senators Snowe and Collins have ann read more
Collins: September 10th Thinking
Maine Democrats | September 10th 2007
The Senate Homeland Security Committee today held a hearing to examine current and potential future terrorist threats to our homeland. Senator Susan Collins, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, may have been looking to boost he read more
Collins: Smile and Say, “Patriot Act”
MaineDemocrats.org | August 14th 2007
Senator Susan Collins was only too happy last week to vote to extend current Presidential powers to allow all manner of warrantless wiretapping. She also supported a “snitch bill” that encouraged citizens to narc on their neighbors if read more
The Bush Ultimatum: I (Still) Know What You Did Last Summer
Maine Democrats | August 5th 2007
The 60-28 roll call by which the Senate voted to temporarily give President Bush expanded authority to eavesdrop on foreign terrorists without court warrants included two yes votes from Maine’s senators: Collins (R) Yes; Snowe (R) Yes. The issu read more
Democrats All Night Debate Fails to Pass Withdrawal Bill
The Mersman Political Blog | July 18th 2007 by The Mersman Political Blog
Senator Harry Reid(D-Nevada) (L) and Senator Carl Levin (D-Michigan) speak at a press conference outside the Senate chambers Wednesday. Photo by REUTERS/Joshua Roberts. Debate began on Tuesday at 11 am and ended around 11 am on Wednesday. Sen read more
Sensata Workers Get a Break
MaineDemocrats.org | June 24th 2007
Senators Snowe and Collins announced a Department of Labor emergency grant fund of up to $779,362 for workers affected by the closing of Sensata Technologies in Standish, Maine. The funding will help displaced workers with assessment, case managemen read more
Gonzales No Confidence Vote Unsuccessful
The Mersman Political Blog | June 12th 2007 by The Mersman Political Blog
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales leaving after a speech in Miami, Florida on June 11, 2007 at the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism conference. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Democrats in the Senate tried unsuccessfully on Monday June read more
I See Terrorists Everywhere
Maine Democrats | May 14th 2007
Senator Collins is part of a bipartisan group proposing legislation that would provide legal protections to individuals who report suspicious activity that could be a terrorist threat - but isn't. The bill would provide civil immunity in American cou read more
Allen to Challenge Collins
Maine Democrats | May 8th 2007
Rep. Tom Allen made it official today that he will challenge Sen. Susan Collins, who is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans, in 2008. wooHoo! Tom Allen, Susan Collins read more
Tom Andrews: Win Without War
Maine Democrats | April 29th 2007
Francis “Bing” West, former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs under Reagan, met with sixty members of the Maine State College Republicans in Augusta assuring them that U.S. forces were not only making progr read more
Global Warming Insurance: A Pre-Existing Condition?
Maine Democrats | April 19th 2007
Federal insurance programs such as crop and flood insurance are doing little to prepare for the effects of climate change. Says Senator Collins, “The rapidly mounting evidence of climate change depicts a threat that extends even beyond vital e read more
Allen and Collins: Amazing Race
MaineDemocrats.org | April 18th 2007
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has $1.2 million on hand for next year's campaign, compared to $812,484 for Democratic Rep. Tom Allen, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. In the first three months of this year, Collins rai read more
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
MaineDemocrats.org | April 10th 2007
A $295 million bond package signed by Gov. John Baldacci on Tuesday leaves open the possibility that state money could be used to fund stem-cell research. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee last week killed two bond proposals, sponsor read more
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