WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Maine People's Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expressing serious concern over a notice regarding the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) and its interpretation of "federal public benefit." The organization, which is the largest community action group in the state, represents over 32,000 members and emphasizes that the notice will severely affect Head   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Northern Light Health, Brewer, Maine, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing deep concerns regarding recent proposals related to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. The proposals include the acceleration of a clawback of funds and a new drug acquisition cost survey that the organization argues could place undue burdens on hospitals. In the letter, Northern Light Health outlines its opposition to CMS's plan to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Pingree: White House's 'Review' of the Smithsonian Is Yet Another Propaganda Campaign * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the White House's decision to conduct a review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of Am  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement commemorating today's 90th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act : "For 90 years, Social Security has remained one of the most effective lifesaving programs in our nation's history, providing a vital safety net for retirees  more