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Michael Bennet: “The epidemic has cost the State close to $1.4 billion, and in spite of the best efforts by local law enforcement, we…”

On the recordMay 11, 2009
The epidemic has cost the State close to $1.4 billion, and in spite of the best efforts by local law enforcement, we continue to have one of the highest abuse rates in the Nation.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the financial impact of methamphetamine abuse in Colorado.

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