Sen. Smith Introduces Bill on Supplemental Dental, Vision Benefits

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 973) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to continue supplemental dental and vision benefits and long- term care insurance coverage for Federal employees affected by a Government shutdown."

The bill was introduced on April 1. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

For more information, Sen. Tina Smith, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5641; or in the state at 819 Center Ave., Ste. 2-A, Moorhead, MN 56560; 218/284-8721; 515 W. 1st St., Ste. 104, Duluth, MN 55802; 218/722-2390; 60 Plato Blvd. E., Ste. 220, St. Paul, MN 55107; 651/221-1016; 1202-1/2 7th St. N.W., Ste. 213, Rochester, MN 55901; 507/288-2003.

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