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On the recordJune 21, 2010
I have been contacted by officials from the Maine Office of Substance Abuse regarding their concern that the VA is preventing VA hospitals, such as Togus Medical Center, from participating in the State's Prescription Monitoring Program.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins addresses concerns about VA hospitals and prescription monitoring in Maine.

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