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Trump's Opioid Commission Fails To Request Funds In Report

President Trump's opioid commission suggested a list of ways to fix the opioid crisis. It did not, however, request specific funds from Congress.

Trump's Opioid Commission Fails To Request Funds In Report
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President Trump's opioid commission focused heavily on treatment, drug courts and ad campaigns in its report, suggesting new ways to combat the opioid crisis. Despite citing a lack of funding as one of the biggest barriers to fixing the issue, the commission did not ask Congress for new funds. 

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