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Collins vs Platner Defense Funding Battle | Wilmington News
Senator Susan Collins, Maine’s stalwart veteran lawmaker and chair of the Appropriations Committee, faces a fierce reelection challenge against Graham Platner. With an unbroken Senate voting streak since 1997 and unmatched influence over military funding, Collins is tasked with securing critical defense investments amid rising global tensions and a deeply polarized Congress. Her opponents argue her nomination undermines Senate effectiveness, while critics warn partisan gridlock could lead to a government shutdown — forcing lawmakers to consider risky alternatives to keep the military funded…
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