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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for 2022-02-01 ( 3 items )  
Reps. Golden, Hagedorn Introduce Bill to Expand and Reauthorize Small Business Development Center Program (10)
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 more PR

Sen. Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Care for Seniors (10)
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  more PR

Sen. King Seeking Telehealth Continuation As Pandemic Proves Value of Service (10)
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 more PR