We implore, in Christy's memory and for all those who have been lost too early to these conditions, that today's hearing mark the beginning of serious action to address and curb the personal, family, community, State and national toll exacted by conditions marked by chronic pain.
Tom Harkin: “We implore, in Christy's memory and for all those who have been lost too early to these conditions, that today's hearing…”
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Harkin calls for action on chronic pain issues in memory of an advocate.
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