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politics3 months ago•13 min saved

Political Tensions Escalate Amid Government Shutdown and Firing Controversies

Senator Susan Collins criticized White House budget director Russ Vought's decision to proceed with mass layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting concerns about the impact on federal agencies and public service, amid broader political disputes over funding and shutdown strategies.

via Politico|

#federal-workers #government-shutdown #layoffs

politics2 years ago

Maine's Asylum Seeker Crisis Intensifies with Promised Benefits Unfulfilled.

Senator Susan Collins of Maine has stated that the state's asylum seeker crisis has reached a boiling point, with the number of people seeking asylum in Maine increasing by 20% in the past year. Collins has called for increased federal funding to help support the state's efforts to provide housing, healthcare, and other services to asylum seekers.

via WGME|

#asylum-seekers #crisis #immigration