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Mike Rogers: My area was ground zero 14 years ago at the outset of an OxyContin rage that raged across the country.

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
My area was ground zero 14 years ago at the outset of an OxyContin rage that raged across the country.
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Mike Rogers
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Rogers reflects on the opioid crisis impact in his area over the years.

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