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Diana DeGette: “Do I think that this bill will solve the root problems of the drug shortage crisis? No. But do I think it is a necessary…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
Do I think that this bill will solve the root problems of the drug shortage crisis? No. But do I think it is a necessary first step? Absolutely.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette discusses the limitations and importance of her bipartisan bill on drug shortages.

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