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On the recordJuly 25, 2011
Labor's proposal contains a conversion benefit that would reduce the retirement-eligible FECA claimant's benefits to 50 percent of their gross salary at the date of the injury.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing a proposal for reforming workers' compensation benefits for retirees.

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