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Patrick Leahy: “I am also worried about the increase in heroin use and overdose. It has become a health crisis.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
I am also worried about the increase in heroin use and overdose. It has become a health crisis.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses concern over rising heroin use and its impact on health.

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