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POPSWhy it pays to be a Moderate Republican. Collins fights oil speculators. Collins was also one of only three Republicans voting in favor of Obama's economic stimulus bill, and that only after getting a promise of spending cuts and more school construction. Obama may need a handful of Republicans to revamp of financial regulation, including the oil markets. Will Collins demand something again from the president in exchange for crossing party lines? Offering a coy smile, Collins answered, "I do think the president has been receptive when I make suggestions."