The hearing will come to order. This morning's hearing considers a topic that is extremely important to the health and safety of our kids, of our families, and of our communities, and that is, 'Responding to the Prescription Drug Epidemic: Strategies for Reducing Abuse, Misuse, Diversion, and Fraud.'
On the recordMay 23, 2011
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Sheldon Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of addressing the prescription drug epidemic.
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