WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Collins Questions Air Force Secretary on Engine Production, Aerial Refueling Based in Maine At a hearing to review the 2027 budget request for the Department of the Air Force, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary Meink on funding for F-35 engine modernization efforts, emphasizing that the Prat  more