- Press releases from: August 2016
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Joint Press
In response to the Skyrocketing Price, Senators Collins, McCaskill Request Urgent Briefing & Information on Mylan’s Decision-Making Process to Raise the Price of EpiPen® by 480%
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In response to the skyrocketing price of EpiPen® and news reports that this price increase is limiting patient access to this life saving anecdote for... -
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Following Collins, McCaskill Effort, Seniors Will No Longer Need Cell Phones to Access Social Security Accounts Online
WASHINGTON – Following efforts from U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, seniors will once again... -
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Senators Collins, McCaskill Urge Immediate Action to Ensure All Seniors Have Safe and Speedy Access to Accounts
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, sent a letter to the Social Security... - Press releases from: July 2016
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Joint Press
Senators Collins, McCaskill Seek More Information on AstraZeneca’s Position That Generic Competitors to Crestor Should be Delayed
Click HERE to read the signed letter Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on... - 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... -
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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)... -
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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... -
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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... -
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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... -
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Senators Collins, McCaskill Hold Aging Committee Hearing Titled, “Closing the Gap: Innovations to Promote Americans’ Financial Security”
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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,... -
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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,... -
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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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“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,... -
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“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... -
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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... -
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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... -
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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...
