Maine Democratic Party: Senator Collins Promised to Fight to Prevent Layoffs, Service Cuts-Then Voted for Stunt Bill That Contained No Aid for States, Municipalities
September 12, 2020
September 12, 2020
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 12 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 11:
Yesterday, Senator Susan Collins joined her Republican colleagues to back a stunt coronavirus relief bill that included no funding for struggling state and local governments. With municipalities across Maine facing layoffs, and the state making budget cuts to brace for a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, Collins' failure to secure the funding they need will have devastating conseq . . .
Yesterday, Senator Susan Collins joined her Republican colleagues to back a stunt coronavirus relief bill that included no funding for struggling state and local governments. With municipalities across Maine facing layoffs, and the state making budget cuts to brace for a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, Collins' failure to secure the funding they need will have devastating conseq . . .