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Article: SENATE APPROVES BILL TO TREAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

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April 14, 2008
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The office of Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the Senate for unanimously approving legislation last week to help treat Americans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

"The costs associated with having a traumatic brain injury are high, and this legislation helps give people access to the therapies, interventions, community services and supports that are needed," Enzi said. "In Wyoming, single car accidents and resulting injuries including TBI are widespread. According to the CDC, Wyoming has the highest per capita rate of TBI and ...

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