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On the recordJune 30, 2016
The public expects governmental advisory committees to be impartial authorities when it comes to research and guidance on policy.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the need for impartiality in governmental advisory committees regarding opioid policy.

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