Current Issue To submit a correction for our consideration, click here. I think they both have their jobs to do,” explained Kouzounas. Last month, Maine Republican Party chair Demi Kouzounas was asked during a “Trump Victory” call with party loyalists to explain why the embattled senator was not attending the Republican National Convention. Wednesday's resolution would have reversed guidance that the Trump administration put out about "innovation waivers" in Obamacare. if( magazine_button_text_362324 !='' ){ By Jordain Carney - 12/30/19 09:19 PM EST . You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, released a statement on Thursday to clarify her stance on President Trump's upcoming impeachment trial and claimed her past comments have been taken out of context and misunderstood. inline_cta_text_362324 = '

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