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Tough opioids bill draws skepticism from lawmakers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 22, 2020//

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Tough opioids bill draws skepticism from lawmakers

Tough opioids bill draws skepticism from lawmakers

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 22, 2020//

  (Stock/Karen Foley Photography) Legislation to require mandatory 5-year prison terms for anyone who sells even the slightest amount of opioids appears dead, at least in...

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