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- 1Supreme Court vote shadows Susan Collins in Maine reelection race▼Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision
Maine Senator Susan Collins is facing renewed scrutiny over her 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as she campaigns for reelection, her first race since the court overturned federal abortion rights. The decision, which Collins said she believed would not threaten Roe v. Wade, has become a central line of attack from opponents who argue her vote enabled it.
- 2Susan Collins condemns Trump's cancellation of congressionally approved spending●Sen. Susan Collins condemns "illegal actions" as Pres. Trump cancels spending approved by Congress
Senator Susan Collins of Maine has condemned what she called "illegal actions" after President Trump moved to cancel spending that had already been approved by Congress. The Republican senator's criticism adds to concerns over the president's authority to withhold funds allocated by lawmakers, an issue with significant constitutional implications.
- 3Poudre School District closure plan would force 40-mile commutes●Poudre Schools closure plan means some Colorado students would have to travel 40 miles one way for education
Poudre School District in northern Colorado has proposed a closure plan that would require some students to travel 40 miles each way to attend school. The plan, covering the Fort Collins area district, has drawn attention for the burden it would place on families in rural parts of the district who would face long daily commutes under the consolidation proposal.