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Janice Schakowsky: “I also want to call attention to the impact that reducing discretionary spending will have on access to treatment and…”

On the recordApril 22, 2015
I also want to call attention to the impact that reducing discretionary spending will have on access to treatment and research on addiction.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky warns that budget cuts will hinder addiction treatment and research efforts.

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