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On the recordApril 13, 2021
We need to keep people alive, which means we need to expand access to harm reduction services to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with opiate use.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizing the importance of harm reduction services for opioid users.

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