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Ron Wyden: “I think that the opioid manufacturers, through twisted research, deceptive marketing, and bought-and-paid-for advocacy…”

On the recordApril 18, 2018
I think that the opioid manufacturers, through twisted research, deceptive marketing, and bought-and-paid-for advocacy groups, had a significant role to play in creating and fueling the crisis.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the responsibility of opioid manufacturers in the crisis.

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