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| Thursday, March 26, 2009 Headlines Senator Collins introduces legislation to stabilize and reform U.S. financial system Senator Susan Collins introduced "The Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act (FSSRA) of 2009" to fundamentally restructure our nation's outdated financial regulatory system to strengthen oversight and accountability. "As a former Maine financial regulator, I believe financial regulatory reform is absolutely essential to restoring public confidence in our financial markets," said Senator Collins. "America's consumers, workers, savers, and investors deserve the protection of a new regulatory system that modernizes regulatory agencies, sets safety and soundness requirements for financial institutions to prevent excessive risk-taking, and improves oversight, accountability, and transparency. My legislation will fundamentally restructure our financial regulatory system to help rebuild the confidence of our citizens in our economy and restore stability to our financial markets." U.S. Senator Susan Collins launched a special a website designed to help Maine families, individuals, and small businesses navigate the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).  "The economic stimulus package that was signed into law earlier this year is intended to help create and save jobs and get our economy back on track," said Senator Collins. "This legislation contains robust infrastructure spending, significant funding for state aid and education, and tax relief for low and middle-income families and for small businesses. This new website will help taxpayers, businesses, and state and local government officials as they search for resources that are now available to them."The Road to Economic Recovery website is available at collins.senate.gov/public/recovery Senator Collins casts 4,000th consecutive roll call vote U.S. Senator Susan Collins cast her 4,000th consecutive roll call vote, continuing her perfect voting record in the U.S. Senate. Her 4,000th vote was in support of final passage of the Public Lands Act. Senator Collins has voted in every single roll call vote that has occurred in the Senate since she was sworn into office in January of 1997. "I take the responsibility that has been granted to me by the people of Maine very seriously," said Senator Collins. "It has been my honor and privilege to represent our State in Washington. I continue to be inspired by former Senator Margaret Chase Smith who never missed a vote in 13 years before surgery forced her to miss her first vote." Read More >>
"One of the most effective and immediate ways we can help people stretch their energy dollars is through weatherization," said Senator Collins. "It is estimated that low-income Mainers spend at least 14 percent of their income heating their homes. Experts estimate that every dollar spent insulating walls and attics, sealing drafty doors and windows, and repairing and replacing outdated or faulty heating equipment generates about $2.72 in savings over the life of a home. During this time of economic crisis, it is good to see that this weatherization funding will help create savings for the citizens who need it the most." According to the Department of Energy, on average, weatherization reduces home heating bills by an average of $358 per year. | SENATOR COLLINS ON ABC'S 'THIS WEEK'  SENATOR COLLINS AT IAFF CONFERENCE  SENATOR COLLINS MEETS WITH BELFAST FAMILY  U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently met with the Wisniewski family of Belfast during their recent trip to Washington, D.C. Stay up to date with Senator Collins:   |
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