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| Friday, March 6, 2009 Headlines
Senator Collins receives Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award  Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently received the Distinguished Public Service Award. This award is the Navy's highest civilian honor. Admiral Mike Miller presented medals and a citation to Senator Collins on behalf of the Navy Secretary Donald Winter.The citation reads: "For exceptionally distinguished service to the Department of the Navy as a member of Congress and the Senate Committee on Armed Services for January 2006 to January 2009. Senator Collins' selfless devotion to the Nation's Sailors and Marines ensured they were provided the resources necessary to effectively conduct the Global War on Terrorism. Her courageous leadership, vision, and loyalty to the men and women of the Department of the Navy greatly contributed to their quality of life and helped create the most modern and highly trained fighting force in history. As a Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senator Collins' tireless advocacy helped maintain the Navy and Marine Corps team at the highest levels of combat readiness to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With grateful appreciation for her outstanding contributions to the Nation and the Navy and Marine Corps, Senator Collins is awarded the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award." "I am truly honored to receive this recognition," said Senator Collins. "Serving on the Armed Services Committee and being an advocate for the men and women who serve in the United States Navy is a privilege. Maine has a long maritime tradition. I am particularly proud of the hard work and dedication of the shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works and the men and women who work at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. We are all very proud of the contributions the State of Maine makes to a strong Navy. This award means a great deal to me." U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement in response to the news that the Maine Department of Transportation has identified the first project to receive federal money distributed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Senator Collins worked with a bipartisan group of senators to craft the legislation that became law earlier in the month. Maine DOT has prioritized the improvements to the 24-mile stretch of the northbound I-295, between Brunswick and Gardiner, as the first project to use this funding. "I am pleased to see the state distribute this money quickly. The purpose of the stimulus is to get the money into the economy quickly by, among other things, beginning work on important transportation infrastructure projects. This will help create and save the jobs of our skilled and dedicated workforce. It is vital that we get these projects underway as soon as possible, and I look forward to seeing more of these stimulus funded project announcements soon." ...Read More >> Senator Collins named Ranking Member of Financial Services subcommittee The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee today announced the subcommittee assignments for the 111th Congress. Senator Collins' subcommittee assignments are as follows: Financial Services and General Government, Ranking Member Provides funding for numerous government agencies, many related to financial management and oversight, including: - Small Business Administration - Securities and Exchange Commission - Commodities and Futures Trading Commission - Consumer Products Safety Commission - Government Services Administration ...Read more >> Two Maine health centers to get stimulus funds from Maine Public Broadcasting: Maine's congressional delegation says two health centers in Maine will be receiving more than $2.5 million in stimulus funds. In a release today in conjunction with President Obama, Maine Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, and Representatives Mike Michaud and Chelie Pingree announced that $2,590,713 will be provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the health centers, which include the City of Portland's health center in Portland and the Penboscot Community Health Center in Bangor. ...Read more >> Kenway Company adds 20 jobs | SENATOR COLLINS MEETS WITH MACHIAS FAMILY Senator Susan Collins recently met with the Swanson family of Machias during their recent trip to Washington, D.C. The Swansons met with Senator Collins following a tour of the U.S. Capitol Complex conducted by a member of Senator Collins' staff. If you wish to visit Washington, D.C., please feel free to contact Senator Collins' office. SENATOR COLLINS ATTENDS CANAM SLED DOG RACES IN FORT KENT  Senator Collins recently attended the start of the 2009 Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Race in Fort Kent. Senator Collins met with local residents and participating mushers before the start of the race. Senator Collins makes an effort to attend the start of the race each year. SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES 'READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY'  U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that a resolution declaring March 2nd "Read Across America Day" unanimously passed the U.S. Senate yesterday. The resolution encourages parents to read to their children for at least 30 minutes. March 2nd was chosen by the National Education Association (NEA) to commemorate the birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The NEA created the "Read Across America Day" campaign twelve years ago to encourage children to read, and to encourage parents to read to their children. ...Read more >> Stay up to date with Senator Collins:   |
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