| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday February 01, 2022 ( 3 items ) |
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Reps. Golden, Hagedorn Introduce Bill to Expand and Reauthorize Small Business Development Center Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) announced today the introduction of bipartisan legislation to build on the success of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program throughout the country. The Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2022 would help strengthen the SBDC network -- including the 22 SBDCs located throughout Maine -- by autho
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Sen. Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) co-sponsored the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve timely access to quality care for seniors under Medicare Advantage. Specifically, the bill would modernize the way Medicare Advantage plans and health care providers use prior authorization. This legislation addresses the number one administrative issue
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Sen. King Seeking Telehealth Continuation As Pandemic Proves Value of Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is calling on Congressional leaders to protect vital telehealth expansions in upcoming legislation, as the nation continues to face serious health threats from the omicron resurgence nationwide. In a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by 45 lawmakers, King and his colleagues stressed the importance of telehealth access for Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandem
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