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Ron Wyden: “Congress would be derelict in its responsibilities if it pretends there is no profit motive or corporate scheming behind…”

On the recordApril 18, 2018
Congress would be derelict in its responsibilities if it pretends there is no profit motive or corporate scheming behind this addiction crisis.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden warns Congress against ignoring corporate interests in the opioid crisis.

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