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- U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) took campaign money from defense contractor Kao while steering contracts.
- Kao donated to politicians from both parties, including Jim Clyburn, Lindsey Graham, and Joe Biden.
- ProPublica reported Collins was Navatek’s top partner, funneling contracts for campaign funding.
- Collins thanked Kao, saying “You’ve seen me deliver,” indicating she knew the arrangement.
- Navatek’s federal contracts produced 3D-printed boats that the Navy never wanted or received.
