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Pat Ryan: I am quite satisfied we are holding this hearing today because it is literally a life-or-death issue for my…

On the recordMarch 20, 2017
I am quite satisfied we are holding this hearing today because it is literally a life-or-death issue for my constituents.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizing the urgency of addressing opioid overdoses in his community.

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