How UMaine got caught up in allegations of a bribery scheme between Susan Collins and a defense contractor
ProPublica reported allegations tying Collins to Navatek contracts and campaign contributions, which her staff disputed.
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ProPublica reported allegations that Sen. Susan Collins helped steer defense contracts to Navatek after campaign contributions; Collins’ team denied wrongdoing. The Bangor Daily News examined UMaine’s role in a related boat-research project and the university’s response.
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