Tag Archives: Susan Collins

The ACA and Part-time Work

JUST prior to the recently published jobs report, the national GOP posted a press release on its website arguing, in part, that the ACA is pushing the economy into a part-time economy.  It’s an oft stated argument by the GOP and its members.  For instance, Maine Senator Susan Collins co-sponsored legislation that would change the definition of […]

Shenna, Susan, and Social Security

DEMOCRATIC challenger Shenna Bellows earlier this week proposed to raise the payroll tax as a means to secure Social Security’s solvency.  From Christopher Cousins at the BDN: Bellows, who trails Collins — a popular incumbent seeking her fourth term — in both the polls and campaign fundraising, said she favors eliminating the payroll tax cap […]