press releases
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October 18, 2016
Senator Collins Warns of Emerging Text Messaging Scam
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, is warning seniors of a new phishing scam. Through this scam, of which there are... -
October 14, 2016
Senators Collins and King Applaud SEC Decision to Delay Proposal Requiring Investors to Opt In to Receive Financial Information in Paper Form
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today on the recent announcement that the Securities and Exchange Commission... -
October 11, 2016
Senator Collins Leads Discussion on Aging as Inaugural Speaker of ‘Dirigo Speaks,’ Receives AARP’s Congressional Award
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ remarks as prepared for deliveryBangor, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee,... -
September 21, 2016
Senate Finance Committee Passes Retirement Security Measures Championed by Senator Collins
Improvements will make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans, help address nation’s $7.7 trillion retirement savings gapWhen employees have access to... -
September 15, 2016
Collins, Cardin Lead 2016 Senate Recognition of Direct Support Professionals
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced a Senate resolution celebrating "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition... -
September 14, 2016
Aging Committee Unveils Report Identifying Ways for Seniors to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ remarksClick HERE for a copy of Senator McCaskill’s remarks as prepared for deliveryWashington, D.C.—In a continuation... -
September 12, 2016
Collins, McCaskill Request Additional Information on Wells Fargo’s Illegal Practices
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, who together lead the Senate Aging Committee, today requested additional information from the government... -
September 07, 2016
Senate Aging Committee Examines Recommendations to Address America’s Retirement Crisis
Washington, D.C.— As of 2015, the difference between what people have saved and what they will need to live in retirement was a staggering $7.7 trillion. This serious... -
August 24, 2016
Senators Collins, McCaskill Request Urgent Briefing & Information on Mylan’s Decision-Making Process to Raise the Price of EpiPen® by 480%
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In response to the skyrocketing price of EpiPen® and news reports that this price increase is limiting patient access to this life saving anecdote for... -
August 23, 2016
Senators Collins, McCaskill Urge Immediate Action to Ensure All Seniors Have Safe and Speedy Access to Accounts
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, sent a letter to the Social Security... -
BANGOR, Maine – U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Bruce Poliquin spoke in Bangor today about the Senior $afe Act, legislation authored by Senator Collins that would...
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August 15, 2016
Following Collins, McCaskill Effort, Seniors Will No Longer Need Cell Phones to Access Social Security Accounts Online
WASHINGTON – Following efforts from U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, seniors will once again... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that the Centers for...
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July 08, 2016
Senator Collins Speaks from Senate Floor on Legislation She Introduced to Support Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ floor statementWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke from the Senate floor yesterday afternoon on the... -
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced legislation to expand training and support services for families and caregivers...
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, is warning of a new variation of the pernicious IRS impersonation...
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Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Washington, D.C.— “The goal is not a good death. Instead, the goal is to have as good a life as...
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, visited the Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Sam L. Cohen Adult Day Center in Biddeford...
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June 16, 2016
Senate Unanimously Approves Collins, Blumenthal Resolution Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee... -
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, announced that J. Bryon Martin, a 77-year-old former pastor from Dresden,...
