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On the recordNovember 1, 2023
so, on average, every day, 14 Ohio families lose a loved one to drugs. The explanation: We want to send a message to the Department of Justice. We want to keep the U.S. attorney off the job who would try to attack this narcotics epidemic. It just doesn't make sense. How can you explain to the people of Ohio and Illinois that you are trying to get some way to make it even on political grounds at their expense? For goodness' sake, for the sake of families in your own home State, give these U.S. attorneys a chance to fight to make life safer for these families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas. Amendment No. 1249 to Amendment No. 1092
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Nov 1, 2023

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