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I ranked second in the entire senate on a per capita basis in bringing back federal funds to the state of Maine.

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Susan Collins, at Maine U.S. Senate General Election Debate 2 (WMTW)

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Why we checked itSpecific ranking claim (2nd in entire Senate) on a per capita basis for federal funds secured — verifiable against federal spending data.
What we foundMultiple independent outlets consistently report Maine ranks second in the nation in per-capita earmarks/Congressionally Directed Spending, behind only Alaska, which aligns with Collins's claim — though her own office has at times claimed the top spot, and the claim conflates a state ranking with a senator ranking.
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