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Michael Burgess: “While our efforts in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and 21st Century Cures have been impactful, there is…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2018
While our efforts in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and 21st Century Cures have been impactful, there is much more that Congress can do to tackle this crisis.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the need for more congressional action on the opioid crisis.

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