Susan Collins’ Maine Record Pairs State Funding With a Wary Reputation

Susan Collins has brought millions of dollars across Maine, but some in the state say it is wise to stay on the longtime senator’s good side.

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Susan Collins’ Maine Record Pairs State Funding With a Wary Reputation

Long-serving Sen. Susan Collins has secured millions of dollars for communities throughout Maine, according to The New York Times.

That funding record sits alongside a more guarded view of the senator: People in Maine say it is wise to avoid falling out of favor with her, the Times reports.

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