Collins in Spotlight, On Hot Seat ; Backing the Stimulus Bill Enhances Her Media Profile and Political Capital, but Her Position Is Disappointing to Some.
Portland Press Herald › February 12, 2009
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As one of only three Republicans who agreed to support President Obama's economic stimulus package, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins did more than secure passage of a key piece of Democratic legislation.
She also raised her profile as a figure on the national stage and accrued political capital that could yield benefits for the state of Maine when Congress debates policy on energy, education and health care.See the full content of this document
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Collins in Spotlight, On Hot Seat ; Backing the Stimulus Bill Enhances Her Media Profile and Political Capital, but Her Position Is Disappointing to Some.
But Collins' willingness to compromise with Democrats on the Senate's version of the stimulus bill also disappointed some Republicans. And she frustrated special-interest groups who saw funding for their programs removed from the compromise bill.
"My concern is...See the full content of this document
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