Senate Passes Comprehensive Opioids Legislation in Near-Unanimous Vote

Senate Passes Comprehensive Opioids Legislation in Near-Unanimous Vote
The Capitol Building in Washington on Feb. 26, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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In a nearly unanimous vote, the Senate approved a bill to address the epidemic of opioid addiction that’s sweeping the United States.

The legislation, known as the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, authorizes some $5 billion over five years to fight the addiction crisis.
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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