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John Yarmuth: This is not a partisan issue. And we have come together as Democrats and Republicans to address the opioid epidemic.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
This is not a partisan issue. And we have come together as Democrats and Republicans to address the opioid epidemic.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth emphasizes bipartisan efforts to tackle the opioid crisis.

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