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Susan Collins Calls On Senate Democrats To Support Continuing Resolution Passed By The House

Published September 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:58

It should be a priority for us to take up before the end of the year because as has been mentioned by the Vice Chair Insurance bureaus across this country have approved substantial rate increases. 24% in the state of Maine. So we do need to act. But that is a significant policy change, and the deadline is not September 30th. (09:58–10:09)

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