| Feb. 8, 2018
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House, Senate Health Committee Leaders Release Discussion Draft of FDA Animal Drug User Fees Reauthorization
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2018
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Bipartisan Group of Senate Health Committee Members Introduce Bill to Spur Development of New Non-Addictive Painkiller
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Feb. 8, 2018
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Murphy Touts Yale-new Haven Children's Hospital Program That Improves Outcomes for Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Feb. 8, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis: Impact on Children and Families
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 8, 2018
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Murkowski on Fighting the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Feb. 8, 2018
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Tweet - "To combat the opioid crisis, we need to look at the ripple effects on our children, families, schools, and foster care system."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 7, 2018
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Solutions on Children's Health Care, Community Health Centers, Fighting Opioid Epidemic, Improving Veterans Health Care and Investments in Rebuilding Infrastructure, Including Expanding Rural Broadband
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Feb. 7, 2018
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Whitehouse Applauds Opioid Addiction Treatment Funding In Budget Deal
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| Feb. 7, 2018
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Faso Assumes Lead House Republican Sponsorship of STOP Act
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Clark: 'Four Months of Funding Emergencies show GOP's Inability to Govern'
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Rep. Katherine Clark
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Neal Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Removing Barriers to Prevent and Treat Opioid Abuse and Dependence in Medicare
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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DeGette and other Energy and Commerce Committee Leaders Call on DEA to "Stop Playing Games"
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2018
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Letter to Medicare, Medicaid, and Human Services Programs - Improve Medicare, Medicaid Responses to Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Hearing on Marijuana Policy Change by Attorney General Sessions
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2018
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Letter to Mr. Mark Bertolini, Aetna Inc. - Democrats Seek Assistance from Insurance Companies to Better Address Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - Include Opioid Crisis Emergency Funding in Next Government Funding Bill
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Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump may claim that he wants to treat the opioid crisis as a public health emergency, but his actions show this is just another broken promise."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 1, 2018
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Grassley Commends Justice Department on Strategy to Combat Drug Diversion
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 1, 2018
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TIME - Trump Has Been All Talk, Little Action on the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Feb. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "Republicans in Congress have until Feb. 8 to figure out a bipartisan path forward on funding community & teaching health centers, strengthening our response to end the #opioidcrisis, & so much more. Timing is running out--and WA families are waiting."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 31, 2018
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Salt Lake Tribune - Marijuana: Stigma Shouldn't Stall Science
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Sen. John Curtis, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Bennet Statement on the State of the Union
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Neal Statement Following President Trump's State of the Union Remarks
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Shaheen Statement on President's State of the Union Address
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Foster Statement on State of the Union Address
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Inspired by Washington State Sexual Assault Survivor & #MeToo Activist Leah Griffin, Senator Murray Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Letter to Robert Patterson, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Expand Opioid Addiction Treatment Options for Rural Communities
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Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Follow Through on Promise to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Senate proposal for $25 Billion in Emergency Funds
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2018
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USA Today - What It Will Take to Fight the Opioid Epidemic: Sens. Roy Blunt and Shelley Capito
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces the DONT ACT Commends Administration's Renewal of Public Health Emergency Declaration for the Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Daines Pushes for Strengthened Law Enforcement to Combat Meth Crisis
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Congressman Valadao Joins Coast Guard to Offload $721 million Worth of Cocaine in San Diego
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Rep. David Valadao
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Hearing of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Carper, Hearing on
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Democrats remain ready to work w Republicans to make important gains for our families & communities--they're counting on us to fully fund our community health centers, make critical investments to end the #opioidcrisis, protect DREAMers, & so much more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Trump to Keep Campaign Promise on State Marijuana Laws
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Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2018
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Sullivan Applauds Administration For Extending Opioid Emergency Declaration
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Sen. Dan Sullivan
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| Jan. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "Shameful that some would twist facts to blame the opioid crisis on a program that helps many get the health care they need--even treatment for substance use disorder. We must focus on evidence-based solutions and support for our communities."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Letter to the President - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Signs On To Letter Asking President Trump To Renew Public Health Emergency Declaration
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Congressman Cohen Commends Haslam's Opioid Initiative
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump has offered nothing but empty words to address the opioid crisis in our communities. We need action. We need investments. We need solutions. We need leadership."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Tweet - "Dishearteningly accurate summary of President Trump's response to the opioid crisis so far: "No major new funding, nor a push for more funding. No big new strategy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - The Opioid Crisis is too Important for You to Over-Promise and Under-Deliver
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Bipartisan Heroin Task Force Urges President to Renew Public Health Emergency Declaration and Provide Adequate Funding
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2018
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Kaptur Condemns Trump's Move To Slash Drug Policy Office Budget
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur
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| Jan. 19, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Declare Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2018
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Trump Administration Again Proposes to Effectively Eliminate White House Drug Czar Office
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Bishop Introduces House Version of MEDS Act
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Sen. John Curtis, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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"Growing opioid crisis is NOT a priority for this White House or this President," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Rep. Correa Calls On California Senators To Block Department Of Justice Nominations Until Cole Memo Reinstated
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Rep. Lou Correa
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jamal El-Hindi, Acting Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Leave Marijuana Banking Guidance in Place
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Blumenthal, Colleagues Call on President Trump to Nominate Strong, Experienced Leadership to Key Drug Policy Positions
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Johnson, Hearing on Unintended Consequences: Medicaid and the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Ron Johnson
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Peters, Hearing on Unintended Consequences: Medicaid and the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Chairman Johnson Releases Report on How Medicaid Has Helped to Fuel the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Ron Johnson
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Rep Titus Calls to De-Schedule and Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Nationwide
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Senators Collins Joins Bipartisan Group of Senator to Introduce Legislation to Expand Medication-Assisted Therapies for Opioid Addiction
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Paul, Wyden, Polis, and Massie defend hemp
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Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Warren Presses Kellyanne Conway to Clarify Her Role in Trump Administration's Strategy to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| Jan. 17, 2018
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Reps Lieu And Amash Reintroduce Bill To Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture For Marijuana Suppression
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Rep. Ted Lieu
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| Jan. 16, 2018
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Pallone on Elimination of Registry of Evidence-based Programs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Jan. 16, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Prioritize Opioid Funding in Budget Deal
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Push for Marijuana Fix
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2018
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Buchanan-Backed Bill Targets Deadly Opioids
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Rep. Vern Buchanan
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| Jan. 12, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President - Renew the Opioid Public Health Emergency
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Bennet, Gardner Fight to Maintain Banking Services for Marijuana Businesses and Consumers
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Trump Signs Brian Fitzpatrick's Fentanyl Screening Bill
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Congressional Task Force Lays Out A Plan for Fighting Opioid Addiction
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Congresswoman Bustos' Bipartisan Bill to Assist Rural Communities Ravaged by the Opioid Crisis Included in Bipartisan Heroin Task Force's 2018 Agenda
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Senator Collins Highlights Increase of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Welch Advances Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Peter Welch
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Schatz, Welch, McKinley Introduce Legislation To Establish And Fund New Opioids And Stop Pain Initiative At National Institutes Of Health
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2018
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Remarks by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and Bipartisan Members of Congress at Signing of H.R. 2142, INTERDICT Act
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "For months my colleagues & I have been insistent that any budget agreement include key funding to reverse the spike in opioid deaths. This is a national emergency that's taken the lives of far too many Americans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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