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politics13 days ago

Collins says Trump’s plan to politicize NIH grants would defy Congress

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins warned that President Trump’s plan to have political appointees decide NIH grant funding would defy Congress and politicize science, as reports indicate an executive order to seat White House budget director Russ Vought and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya on a grants board; lawmakers cautioned that politicizing awards undermines merit-based funding, with the stopgap bill reportedly blocking such a rule. The live updates also touch on related Capitol Hill headlines, including Iran-war costs, AI regulation debates, and other political developments.

via Politico|
#collins#congress#grants
politics1 month ago

Ossoff presses Collins on House Ethics probe amid Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed GOP Rep. Mike Collins over a House Ethics Committee inquiry into alleged misuses of official funds, urging Collins to testify and explain his resistance; the Office of Congressional Conduct previously found substantial reason to believe Collins’ office misused funds and recommended a subpoena, while Collins’ campaign says he has cooperated and expects to be cleared.

via Politico|
#collins#ethics-probe#georgia
Maine Senate race: Collins questions Jackson's temper over revived 1988 assault allegations
politics1 month ago

Maine Senate race: Collins questions Jackson's temper over revived 1988 assault allegations

Sen. Susan Collins accuses Democratic challenger Troy Jackson of struggling to control his temper, citing a revived 1988 police report alleging he assaulted a man and grabbed his partner. The Maine race remains highly competitive, with a Fox News poll showing Jackson narrowly ahead, while Democrats face vetting concerns after Platner's withdrawal and ongoing scrutiny of Jackson's past conduct and policy positions.

via Fox News|
#1988-assault#collins#jackson
politics2 months ago

Collins-backed insulin price cap advances in GOP-led committee

The Republican-led Senate Health Committee voted 17-5 to advance the INSULIN Act, which would cap private-insurance insulin costs at $35 per month, with six Republicans joining Democrats in support and chair Bill Cassidy opposing. A Baldwin amendment to include uninsured patients was added and then stripped. While a House companion would be needed for passage, the measure would create the first nationwide cap on private-plan out-of-pocket costs for a non-preventive drug; however, the real impact may be limited since many insurers already cap at $35 and Medicare already has a $35 cap.

via Politico|
#collins#health-care-costs#insulin
politics2 months ago

Maine Senate race: Platner weighs exit as poll eyes potential replacements

Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner’s team quietly commissioned a flash poll to gauge the viability of potential replacements and to measure head-to-head matchups against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The survey, conducted by Public Policy Polling for Platner, followed POLITICO’s report that a woman he dated said he forced her to have sex with him (which he denies). The poll signals mounting pressure on Platner and shows the campaign considering alternatives should he exit, testing against five Democratic replacements including former Senate President Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

via Politico|
#collins#elections#maine
Georgia GOP Primary Signals Mixed Trump Influence as Collins Advances and Jackson Beats Jones
politics3 months ago

Georgia GOP Primary Signals Mixed Trump Influence as Collins Advances and Jackson Beats Jones

Georgia's primaries delivered a mixed verdict on Trump’s clout: his endorsed Senate candidate Mike Collins won the GOP nomination to face Democrat Jon Ossoff, while his preferred governor candidate Burt Jones lost to Rick Jackson, a wealthy newcomer. Trump was largely absent from post-vote remarks and did not campaign in Georgia, though he later congratulated Jackson on social media; the results underscore a nuanced test of his influence ahead of November’s elections.

via Al Jazeera|
#collins#georgia#jackson
Georgia GOP Settles Senate and Governor Races in Bruising Runoffs
politics3 months ago

Georgia GOP Settles Senate and Governor Races in Bruising Runoffs

Georgia Republicans chose Mike Collins to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after a hard-fought runoff against Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson edged Burt Jones to face Democratic Gov. candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. The runoffs featured aggressive campaigns, lawsuits over election and campaign-finance rules, and a last-minute endorsement of Jones by Gov. Kemp; turnout was light for runoffs but more than 300,000 ballots had already been cast.

via The Guardian|
#burt-jones#collins#georgia
Platner clinches Maine Dem Senate bid, vows to topple Collins
politics3 months ago

Platner clinches Maine Dem Senate bid, vows to topple Collins

Graham Platner, an Army veteran and oyster farmer, won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary and pledged to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins, despite past personal‑conduct revelations and controversial online posts; Democrats see the race as a pivotal opportunity to flip a Senate seat, while Collins emphasizes her long record and leadership on funding and priorities.

via Al Jazeera|
#collins#controversy#maine