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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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