The 21st Century Cures Act contained a billion dollars to fight the opioid epidemic. This is substantial but certainly not enough to win the fight.
Al Green: “The 21st Century Cures Act contained a billion dollars to fight the opioid epidemic. This is substantial but certainly…”
On the recordOctober 24, 2017
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Green emphasizes the need for more funding to combat the opioid crisis.
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