In a statement, Collins outlined her priorities as chair, emphasizing a commitment to supporting Maine communities and advancing national objectives

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Collins to assume leadership of Senate Appropriations Committee

While the committee's new leadership isn't yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.

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Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role

Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday he will oversee defense spending once he relinquishes his long-running post as Senate Republican leader, a decision ensuring that Maine Sen. Susan Collins will take over as the chamber’s top appropriator. The Kentucky Republican will assume the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. The role dovetails with his constant message that America needs a bulked-up military to deter threats …

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Mitch McConnell’s decision ensures Susan Collins will become top appropriator

The Maine Republican was already the top-ranking Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee. But there had been speculation that Sen.  Full story here. 
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