| May 9, 2023
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New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 17, 2022
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Harris Statement on the Passage of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| July 27, 2022
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Reps. Blumenauer, Harris, and Senators Feinstein, Grassley, and Schatz Applaud House Passage of Negotiated Bipartisan Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| July 26, 2022
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Feinstein, Blumenauer, Harris, Grassley, Schatz Applaud House Passage of Negotiated Bipartisan Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| July 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 15, 2022
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $1.25 Million to Prevent Youth Drug and Substance Use Across Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level is a matter of justice and equal opportunity -- #WeNeedMore to address the systemic inequities and disproportionate economic impacts of the war on drugs on communities of color."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I spoke on the House Floor today about why #WeNeedMORE. This is a matter of justice -- decriminalizing marijuana at the Federal level will address systemic inequities & the disproportionate economic impact of the war on drugs on communities of color."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Ed Perlmutter
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Van Hollen, Warren, Baldwin, Maloney Reintroduce Landmark CARE Act to Combat the Substance Use Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Baldwin, Warren, Maloney Lead More than 100 Democrats in Senate and House in Reintroducing Landmark CARE Act to Combat the Substance Use Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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RASKIN STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Van Hollen Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act to Create Jobs and Cut Everyday Costs for Marylanders
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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MARYLAND DELEGATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.6 MILLION FOR MARYLAND'S PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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Harris Applauds Opioid Intervention Grant to Cecil County
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $18.2 Million to Support Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Services
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on National Recovery Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 2, 2021
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Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin, Trone Announce Nearly $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| May 19, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| May 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 19, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Disappointed House GOP chose partisan politics instead of helping Americans by voting against @RepDean's bill to aid those w opioid addiction. I will bring it back for a vote next week. We won't let partisan games stop us from getting our work done."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Luján Joins Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Maryland General Assembly's Veto Override on The Prescription Drug Affordability Board
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Bipartisan Outrage Towards Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma for Lack of Accountability in Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "The opioid crisis continues to impact communities and families throughout #MD05. I'm pleased that over $4.5 million was awarded to the state of Maryland to combat this crisis and help those struggling with addiction."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce Western Maryland Area Health Education Center to Receive $1 Million in Funding to Combat the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Baltimore Delegation Announces Nearly $775,000 for Drug Addiction Research at Johns Hopkins University
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Tammy Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding to Treat and Prevent Substance Use Disorders in Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - ".@EnergyCommerce Democrats have continued to lead efforts to address the opioid crisis. I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for holding a hearing this morning to examine this public health crisis and effective measures to combat it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2019
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Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $1 Million to Prevent Opioid Abuse in Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "The opioid epidemic hurts families throughout #MD05. New grant funding for @UofMaryland will ensure resources are available to treat those suffering from addiction and prevent future opioid misuse. https://bit.ly/2AT7pdf "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the SAFE Banking Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Tweet - " Proud to bring the SAFE Banking Act to the Floor, but I believe it does not go far enough. This must be a first step toward the decriminalization & de-scheduling of marijuana. I look fwd to continuing to work w my colleagues to make progress on this issue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud New Federal Resources For Support Worcester County's Fight On Drug Trafficking
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Rep. Harris Announces Award for Opioid Addiction and Mental Health Services in Maryland's First District
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| July 17, 2019
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Blumenauer, Harris, Lofgren, Griffith, Dingell, Bishop Introduce Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Reports that the # of fatal opioid overdoses have decreased in MD are encouraging, but there is more work to be done to address this epidemic. We must continue to increase funding for treatment & work w local partners to reduce the number of overdoses."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 22, 2019
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House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| May 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce for holding another hearing on rising prescription drug costs. On the Floor, House Dems are taking up legislation this week and next to address the cost of prescription drugs, & we will continue to take action on this important issue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 30, 2019
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Block Online E-Cigarette Sales to Minors
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 12, 2019
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Tweet - "In the first 100 days of the 116th Congress, House Dems have taken action to raise wages, expand opportunity, lower health care & prescription drug costs, & ensure working families can make it in America. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2VzCWtG #100DaysForthePeople"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 4, 2019
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Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 21, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $17 million in Funding to Fight Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce Subcommittee on Health for holding an overdue hearing on seven bills from House Dems to lower the cost of prescription drugs. House Dems are keeping our promise to address the high cost of prescription drugs. #ForThePeople"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Bipartisan Group of Doctors Re-Introduce Resolution Encouraging Education on Opioid Prescribing
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Blunt Rochester Calls on House Leadership to Commit Additional Resources to Opioid & Addiction Treatment in the 116th Congress
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi and the Hon. Steny Hoyer - Make Opioid Treatment a Top Priority Next Congress
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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MSNBC "The Beat" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Harris Commends President Trump for Signing the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Into Law
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Congressman Andy Harris Update on Response to Aggressive Protesters Outside of Washington, D.C. Office
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Harris Supports House Bills on Tax Cuts and Combating the Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Bipartisan Group of Doctors Introduce Resolution Encouraging Education on Opioid Prescribing
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| July 24, 2018
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Rep. Harris Releases Statement in Support of Grant for Job Training in Maryland Rehab Facilities
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 28, 2018
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Van Hollen Announces Critical New Funding in The Fight Against Opioids
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 22, 2018
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Rep. Harris Releases Statement on SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 18, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Co-Sponsoring the Care Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Pleased to support the CARE Act, which would help ensure communities in MD have access to the resources they need to address the opioid crisis. I thank @RepCummings for introducing this important legislation. https://bit.ly/2I0AVzb"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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