Working to Keep the Government Open

Senator Collins, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is continuing to work night and day to prevent a government shutdown.

During multiple interviews with reporters in Maine on Monday, Senator Collins underscored that shutdowns have very serious consequences and end up costing American taxpayers more money.

For example, national parks are usually closed during a shutdown. This is a peak time of year for Acadia National Park, and a closure would mean lost revenue for numerous local businesses. In addition, federal offices throughout the state would be closed and unable to deliver critical services to people who need them.

The Senator reassured Mainers that they will still receive their Social Security checks

Attended Briefing with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

On Thursday, Senator Collins attended a briefing with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on his country’s determination to counter Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. He noted, “You give us weapons; we give the bodies.” 

Senator Collins was one of eight Senators selected to ask him a question. She asked what the consequences would be if U.S. and its NATO allies provided only military aid and halted economic and humanitarian assistance, as some have suggested. In short, he replied that would mean more Ukrainian civilian deaths. 

Assisting Ukraine is in America’s interest. Putin has made no secret of his goal to recreate the old Soviet Union. If he succeeds in Ukraine, he would likely seize Moldova and then threaten Poland and the Baltic States, members of NATO, whom we have a legal obligation to defend. Putin must be thwarted by the courageous Ukrainians.

Hosted Mainers for Constituent Coffee 

On Tuesday, Senator Collins hosted Mainers visiting Washington at a Constituent Coffee event in her office.

She met with Peggy Scott of Portland and her son, Peter, and grandson, Henry (pictured above left), who were visiting our Nation’s Capital with the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Bethany Zell of Caribou and Mikala Bousquet of Topsham (pictured above right), volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

Visited Cumberland Fair

Senator Collins visited the 151st Cumberland Fair on Monday. She participated in the ribbon cutting for the new Cumberland-North Yarmouth Lions Club booth, stopped by the Exhibition Hall, and met with students participating in Maine Agriculture Day.

She was joined by Cumberland-North Yarmouth Lions Club president, KC Hughes as she met farmers and other people visiting the fair.

Toured Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick

Senator Collins toured the Pratt & Whitney facility in North Berwick on Monday. The work being done at the facility is critical to our national security and a testament to the tremendous work ethic of Mainers.

She met numerous staff members including, Chelsea Narey (above right), who is  a York County Community College apprentice at Pratt & Whitney.

Met Poland Family at the Capitol

Senator Collins met with Rosemary Morrison and her great-grandson Bryan Goulding of Poland while they were in Washington this week.

A Miracle on the Water
 

Senator Collins spoke with Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham last week and was so relieved to hear that he and fellow fisherman, Alex Polk, are on the mend after the harrowing experience of having their boat capsize at sea.

It truly is a miracle that these two men are alive. 

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