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John Hoeven: “I am also mindful that when Congress does appropriate funding to combat this epidemic, it is important that Indian…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2018
I am also mindful that when Congress does appropriate funding to combat this epidemic, it is important that Indian Country receives an adequate share of the funding and receives this funding in a manner that will ensure maximized impact to their communities.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven emphasizes the need for adequate funding for Indian Country to combat the opioid epidemic.

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