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Brendan Boyle: It is not overstating the situation to call it a crisis.

On the recordApril 5, 2022
It is not overstating the situation to call it a crisis.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Boyle emphasizes the severity of the substance abuse and mental health crises.

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