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Brian Fitzpatrick: “With the passage of CARA last year, we now are at a pivotal moment in decreasing opioid-related death trends and…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
With the passage of CARA last year, we now are at a pivotal moment in decreasing opioid-related death trends and targeting unlawful distributors through appropriations.
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Brian Fitzpatrick
Republican · Pennsylvania

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He emphasizes the importance of CARA in addressing the opioid crisis.

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