SUSAN COLLINS JOINS "UNITY" MEETING WITH TRUMP AS REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO EXTEND ACA TAX CREDITS

The following information was released by the Maine Democratic Party:

Susan Collins joined Donald Trump at the White House today "to celebrate" Washington Republicans' "unity in the government shutdown fight and for passing nominees."

The Republican celebratory lunch comes as:

Collins votes with Trump 96% of the time,

Collins serves as a "regular deciding vote" on "important Republican policies" and nominations.

Collins follows Trump's order to not "even bother dealing with" Democrats on government funding and continues to vote numerous against a bill that would protect more than 50,000 Mainers who are at risk of seeing their insurance premiums skyrocket when enhanced premium ACA tax credits expire.

REMINDER: If the Collins and Republicans have their way and ACA tax credits are not extended, on average premiums for those on Maine's health insurance marketplace could nearly double and they'll be expected to pay $286 more per month. Thousands could pay over $900 more a month, and in some scenarios, families could see rates skyrocket by 412%.

Susan Collins "has yet to sponsor" any legislative move to extend the tax credits despite Maine state officials warning action had to be taken before September 30th.

Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Tommy Garcia:

"It's no surprise Susan Collins is celebrating her unity with her party bosses and Donald Trump given her history of being a reliable vote for GOP priorities. Her attendance at Trump's lunch is unacceptable to Mainers as she continues to keep the government shutdown rather than prevent Mainers' health care premiums from skyrocketing."