| Dec. 21, 2017
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Daines Introduces Bill to Combat Meth Use in Montana
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| Dec. 21, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Jefferson B. Sessions III, Attorney General - Operations Against Hezbollah
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Rep. Jim Jordan, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2017
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Shaheen Calls for Federal Support As New Hampshire Ranks 3rd for Overdose Deaths in New National Overdose Data
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Dec. 20, 2017
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Whitehouse Calls For Opioid Crisis Funding In Year-end Spending Bill
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| Dec. 20, 2017
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Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Polis Asks FDA to Lift Public Health Warning on Kratom
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Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2017
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Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Sober Homes that Assist in Opioid Recovery
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| Dec. 18, 2017
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Wyden Becomes First Senate Cosponsor of Landmark Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2017
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Wyden Becomes First Senate Cosponsor of Landmark Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| Dec. 15, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Commit Resources To Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2017
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Senators Shaheen, Hassan Lead Press Conference Calling for Significant Increase in Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis in Year-End Funding Bill
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2017
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Letter to Governors - Senator Murray Asks Nation's Governors, Insurance Commissioners How Federal Government Can Be Best Partner for States on the Front Lines of Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Senator Hassan Presses Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use on Lack of Leadership from White House on Opioid Funding
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Chairman Goodlatte, Rep Issa Urge Sec. Carson for Action on Sober Homes
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Rep. Darrell Issa, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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UNITE President Joins Congressman Rogers on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Federal Support to Combat the Drug Abuse Epidemic
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, FTC, and the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., FDA - Call for Federal Investigation of Dietary Supplement Manufacturers Exploiting the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. Greg Walden, the Hon. Frank Pallone Jr., the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, the Hon. Jerry Nadler, the Hon. Kevin Brady, and the Hon. Richard Neal - Push for Aggressive Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Mike Turner, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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The Advocate-Messenger - Congress taking action to address opioid crisis, but more work remains
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Prepared Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley, Hearing on "Oversight of the Ensure Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Congressman Johnson Oversees Hearing on Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Hank Johnson
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Sen. Coons discusses Delaware opioid crisis in Judiciary Committee hearing
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Education and the Workforce Committee Unanimously Adopts Smucker Amendment to Prosper Act to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Lloyd Smucker
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Hearing of the Oversight and Investigations, Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Statement of Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Hearing on "Examining Concerns of Patient Brokering and Addiction Treatment Fund"
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Between 1993 & 2015, DEA allowed production of oxycodone to increase 39-fold and hydrocodone to increase 12-fold. With higher quotas, opioid prescriptions soared -- from 76 million in 1991 to 245 million in 2014 -- and overdose deaths quadrupled to more than 33,000 in 2015."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Additional Federal Opioid Relief
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense - DOD Opioid Loophole
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Rep. Mike Turner, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Cassidy Urges NIH Director to Make Fighting the Opioid Epidemic a Priority
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Tweet - "More than 91 Americans die every day from our nation's opioid crisis. Last year, the US Surgeon General sent these @CDCgov guidelines on responsible opioid prescribing to every doctor in the country."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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In Special Opioid Hearing, Shaheen Stresses the Importance of the ACA and Updating the Opioid Funding Formula in Combating the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Allow Research of Medical Marijuana as Pain Management Alternative to Opioids
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Rep. Darren Soto, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 4, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Chief of Staff - Warren Presses White House to Clarify Kellyanne Conway's Role in Administration's Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| Dec. 4, 2017
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Kaine Joins Bipartisan Bill to Restrict Flow of Fentanyl
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| Dec. 1, 2017
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Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Opioid Safety in the VA Community Care Programs
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Dec. 1, 2017
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Klobuchar Statement on Minnesota Lawsuits Against Opioid Drug Manufacturers and Distributors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 30, 2017
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Tweet - "When your budget would gut funding for the opioid epidemic by $97 million, donating $100K to help isn't even a drop in the ocean. It's time for @POTUS to get serious on opioids."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2017
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Senator Hassan Underscores Urgent Need for Increased Federal Funding to Address Opioid Epidemic During Hearing on the Crisis
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Nov. 30, 2017
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on The Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis: Perspectives from States, Communities, and Providers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2017
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Tweet - "Too many Washingtonians have been lost to the #opioidcrisis. We must use every tool in our belt to stop these tragedies."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2017
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Tweet - "It will take all of us to end the #opioidcrisis in WA & nationwide--strengthening guidelines to keep excess pills out of our communities is a step in the right direction."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2017
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Senator Hassan Presses HHS Secretary Nominee Alex Azar on Need for Additional Funding to Combat the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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Grothman Looks for Answers on Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Glenn Grothman
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws
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Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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Hoyer Hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Opioid Crisis with U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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Norton to Participate in OGR Field Hearing in Baltimore on Combating the Opioid Crisis, Today
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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As Homeland Security Committee Roundtable, Senator Hassan Highlights Importance of Restoring DEA Enforcement Power Over Drug Distributors in Fight Against Substance Misuse
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Fund Mental Health and Substance Use Programs
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Reps. Katko and Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Megan Brennan, Postmaster General - McCaskill Seeks Details on Preventing Fentanyl and Illicit Opioid Shipments to the U.S.
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - McCaskill Seeks Details on Preventing Fentanyl and Illicit Opioid Shipments to the U.S.
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Donnelly and Murkowski Push for National Health Service Corps Expansion to Combat Opioid Abuse
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2017
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Senator Hassan Statement on White House Report on Economic Impact of Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Nov. 16, 2017
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Rounds Bill to Help Address Veterans' Opioid Abuse Passes Senate
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| Nov. 15, 2017
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Opening Statement of Senator Jerry Moran, Hearing on "VA Efforts to Prevent and Combat Opioid Overmedication
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| Nov. 15, 2017
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Arkansas Delegation Applauds Grant to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Areas
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Sen. John Boozman, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2017
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Arkansas Delegation Applauds Grant to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Areas
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Rep. Steve Womack
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| Nov. 14, 2017
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Shaheen Introduces Bipartisan Opioid Funding Formula Bill to Prioritize NH and Other Hardest-Hit States
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2017
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Manchin and Capito Introduce Bill to Prioritize Funding for States Hard Hit by Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2017
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Ernst, Grassley on GAO Report Findings on Drug Take-Back Programs
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Nov. 8, 2017
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Hearing of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Brett Guthrie, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Nov. 8, 2017
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Subcommittees Examine the Impact of Opioids on Communities
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Nov. 8, 2017
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Hearing of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Jointly With and the Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee of the House Education and the Workforce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Espaillat, (Hearing/Markup) on Close to Home: How Opioids are Impacting Communities
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Nov. 8, 2017
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Letter to Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs In Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| Nov. 7, 2017
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Latta Introduces The INFO Act To Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| Nov. 7, 2017
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Representatives DeSaulnier, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Pharmacists Fight the Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Buddy Carter, ...
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| Nov. 7, 2017
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Letter to Mr. Brenton L. Saunders, CEO, Allergan plc - Monopoly Keeps Price of Drug High, Limits Competition
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2017
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Letter to Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection - Target Opioid Smuggling
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2017
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New GAO Report Commissioned by Sen. Toomey & Kaine Says Seniors at Opioid Abuse Risk, Medicare Oversight Improvements Needed
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Tweet - "Glad to join #SmartDecar17 at @UChicagoSSA today to discuss ways to break the cycle of recidivism and end mass incarceration"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Senator Hassan Speaks at New England Summit for Clinical Excellence Highlighting Need for More Resources to Address Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Blackburn Endorses Bill to Create Opioid Task Force
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Fitzpatrick Bill Cracks Down on "Doctor Shopping'
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Washington County to Meet with Local Officials Working on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Durbin Statement On Trump's Opioid Commission Recommendations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 3, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President - Support Funding to Stem Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| Nov. 2, 2017
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The Kentucky Standard - Helping those struggling with addiction
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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