AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Democratic Speaker Mark Eves is heading to Washington this week to attend the annual White House Conference on Aging.
Today’s conference will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to discuss issues related to older Americans.
Eves has focused on aging issues throughout his legislative career in Maine, which has the oldest population in the country. He spearheaded efforts approved by the Legislature to boost reimbursement rates for direct care workers, among other things.
He said in a statement that he hopes to learn about more opportunities to help the state’s older adults by meeting with top national leaders on aging issues in Washington.
President Barack Obama and senior administration officials are expected to deliver remarks at the conference.
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