WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act that she introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) advanced out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs by voice vote. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for consideration by the full body.
"In a large, rural state like Maine, finding access to health care close to home can be a challenge. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants help to fill in this gap by providing quality medical services to local communities," said Senator Collins. "By allowing injured federal workers to be treate...