- Press releases from: June 2016
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Minority Press
Senator Collins Warns Seniors to Beware New Tactic in the IRS Scam: Ruthless Scammers Are Now Demanding Payment in the Form of Gift Cards
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, is warning of a new variation of the pernicious IRS impersonation... -
Minority Press
GAO Report Requested by Senator Collins Calls on IRS to Strengthen Response to Tax Refund Scheme Responsible for More Than $3 Billion in Fraudulent Returns
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, today announced the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO)... -
Joint Press
Senators Collins, Whitehouse Hold Hearing on Care Models that Relieve Suffering, Respect Patients’ Choices in the Face of Serious Illnesses
Click HERE for a high resolution photo of Atul Gawande at today’s hearing Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE for a copy of Senator... -
Joint Press
Noted Author Atul Gawande to Testify at Aging Committee Hearing TODAY About Care Models for Serious Illnesses Titled: “The Right Care at the Right Time: Ensuring Person-Centered Care for Individuals with Serious Illness.”
Hearing scheduled for TODAY, Thursday, June 23, 11:00 AM, Dirksen Room 562 Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator... -
Minority Press
Senate Unanimously Approves Collins, Blumenthal Resolution Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee... -
Joint Press
Senators Collins, McCaskill Hold Aging Committee Hearing Titled, “Closing the Gap: Innovations to Promote Americans’ Financial Security”
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Joint Press
TODAY: Aging Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine 21st Century Retirement Security Solutions Titled: “Closing the Gap: Innovations to Promote Americans’ Financial Security”
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, will hold a hearing TODAY,... -
Joint Press
Aging Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine 21st Century Retirement Security Solutions Titled: “Closing the Gap: Innovations to Promote Americans’ Financial Security”
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, will hold a hearing on Wednesday,... -
Joint Press
Chairman Collins, Ranking Member McCaskill Seek Information from Companies on Efforts to Preserve Accessibility of Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As part of a multifaceted approach to address our nation’s opioid abuse and heroin public health crisis, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and... - Press releases from: May 2016
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Minority Press
Lead from Senator Susan Collins’ Committee Results in Arrest of Five Suspected IRS Impersonation Scammers
This is the largest single action taken in the history of the IRS impersonation... - Press releases from: April 2016
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Joint Press
Chairman Collins Exposes Valeant’s Drug Pricing Model, Reveals Harm Inflicted on Patients, Health Care System
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Joint Press
“Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Business Model: The Repercussions for Patients and the Health Care Systems”
Click HERE to view Senator Collins’ statement as delivered Click HERE to view Senator McCaskill’s statement as prepared for delivery Washington, D.C.—Today,... -
Joint Press
“Aging Committee Announces Witnesses for Upcoming Drug Pricing Hearing”
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216 Washington, D.C.—Senate Aging Committee Chairman Susan... -
Joint Press
Valeant CEO Reverses Course: Senate Special Committee on Aging to Depose Michael Pearson
WASHINGTON – Valeant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Pearson today reversed course and will now be deposed by the Senate Special Committee on Aging as part of its... -
Joint Press
Senate Special Committee on Aging Calls Business Meeting to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Valeant CEO Michael Pearson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Claire McCaskill today scheduled a Business Meeting of the Committee to... -
Joint Press
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Support Social and Nutrition Services for Nearly 12 Million Seniors
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, applauded today’s passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of... -
Joint Press
Senators Collins, McCaskill Lead Aging Committee Hearing - Finding a Cure: Assessing Progress Toward the Goal of Ending Alzheimer’s by 2025
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE for a copy of Senator McCaskill’s opening statement Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan... -
Minority Press
Aging Committee to Hold Hearing on Alzheimer’s Titled:“Finding a Cure: Assessing Progress Toward the Goal of Ending Alzheimer’s by 2025”
Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, April 6th, 2:30 PM, Dirksen Room 106 Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee and... - Press releases from: March 2016
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Minority Press
Chairman Collins, Ranking Member McCaskill Announce Third Hearing in Senate Aging Committee’s Bipartisan Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senate Aging Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Claire McCaskill will hold the third hearing in a series the Committee is conducting to... -
Joint Press
Sudden Price Spikes in Decades-Old Rx Drugs: Inside the Monopoly Business Model
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE for a copy of Senator McCaskill’s statement as prepared for delivery WASHINGTON,...
