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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Friday October 11, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Golden introduces bill to designate Bradley museum as National Museum of Forestry and Logging History
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today introduced legislation that would designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum (MFLM), located in Bradley, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History."The forest economy has played an important part in the American story, and Mainers are one of the biggest reasons why," Golden said. "This national designation would pay tribute to those vital contributions whi  more

King Calls for Study on Hidden Costs of Ageism on Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with a number of Senate colleagues, is requesting the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) examine the impact of ageism on quality and equity of care, patient safety and health outcomes. Ageism in health care is associated with a decreased likelihood that older adults will receive care that meets medical guidelines, as well as an increased likelihood that t  more