02/02/2021
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"I wanted to ask Mr. Francer some questions. The committee has heard concerns from FDA regarding the public health concerns associated with illicit, unapproved, or counterfeit drugs entering our supply..."
"And that is why I am pleased that Congress agreed in the budget agreement to provide a total of $6 billion in additional funding for efforts to respond to the epidemic for fiscal years 2018 and 2019."
"Today, we continue a series of hearings to address the complex opioid abuse crisis that is devastating lives across the country."
"I do not think the additions to the underlying text of the bill cures the issue of the risk of stigma, discrimination, and negative health and life outcomes."