| March 29, 2024
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A Proclamation on Second Chance Month, 2024
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 15, 2024
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Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Roundtable Conversation about Marijuana Reform
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Kamala Harris
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| Dec. 22, 2023
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Clemency Actions
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Kamala Harris
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| Dec. 22, 2023
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A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Simple Possession of Marijuana, or Use of Marijuana
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 22, 2023
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Clemency Actions
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 15, 2023
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Memorandum on Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2024
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 29, 2023
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Statement from President Biden on Historic Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 11, 2023
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Memorandum on the Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 18, 2023
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Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with State Attorneys General on the Fentanyl Public Health Crisis
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Kamala Harris
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| June 20, 2023
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Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 19, 2023
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Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 30, 2023
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Meet the Press - April 30, 2023
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Alejandro Mayorkas
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| Dec. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "This is great news for Connecticut families who've been impacted by our nation's failed approach to marijuana. No one should be imprisoned solely due to the possession of marijuana."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 22, 2022
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Tweet - "Oregon is the latest state to pardon all prior offenses of simple marijuana possession, following my pardon of federal offenses and call to Governors to do the same in their states. It's time to right our failed approach to marijuana. I urge states to follow Oregon's example."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. Today I announced a pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, urged governors to do the same, and asked HHS and DOJ to review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Today, @POTUS pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. He has asked @SecBecerra and the Attorney General to review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. This is a step forward in correcting the historical injustices of failed drug policies."
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Kamala Harris
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| Sept. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Too many families are losing loved ones to drugs like fentanyl. My Safer America Plan addresses the opioid epidemic by imposing tougher penalties for the deadly trafficking that has poisoned our communities."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 25, 2022
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Tweet - "It's time we treat addiction like any other disease. And at the same time, we are disrupting drug traffickers' financial networks, supply chains, and delivery routes, including on the internet."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 28, 2022
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Tweet - "My budget also invests in other areas of bipartisan common ground -- what I call my Unity Agenda. Beating the opioid epidemic, taking on the challenge of mental health, supporting our veterans, and ending cancer as we know it."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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Tweet - "To get a hearing aid, folks have to see a specialist, get a prescription, and pay thousands of dollars. My competition Executive Order changes that. In October, the FDA released a new proposed rule allowing them to be sold over the counter -- lowering costs and saving time."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Right now, there's a kid out there whose family can't afford her insulin because it costs $1,000 per month. The Build Back Better Act would cap their monthly insulin costs at $35. I'm committed as ever to getting it done for them."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Prescription drug prices aren't a partisan issue. This is about whether or not you and your loved ones can afford the prescription drugs you need. We need Congress to get this done and lower costs -- to come together and make a difference in people's lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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President Biden Announces Prescription Drug Pricing Plan in Build Back Better Framework
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "The Build Back Better Agenda will lower prescription drug costs and reduce health insurance premiums for working families."
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Kamala Harris
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "As National Recovery Month comes to a close, I want to celebrate everyone who's in recovery. To those not yet in recovery -- and their loved ones -- know you are not alone. This is personal to me -- and I promise you there is hope."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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A Proclamation on National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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A Memorandum for the Secretary of State on Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2022
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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A Proclamation on National Recovery Month, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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A Proclamation on Overdose Awareness Week, 2021
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Memorandum on Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 21, 2021
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CNN "CNN Live Event/special" - Transcript: Interview with Joe Biden
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 9, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Weekly Economic Briefing
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Rhode Island to receive $2.59 million as part of multi-state settlement with McKinsey & Co. for the firm's role in "turbocharging" the opioid epidemic
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Gina Raimondo
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Haaland: Decriminalizing Marijuana is the First Step in Addressing Policies that Criminalize People of Color at Higher Rates
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Deb Haaland
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Over $9.4 Million in Grant Awards to Combat Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse in New Mexico
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Scott Gast, Deputy Counsel to the President - Menendez, Warren, Colleagues Request Newly Appointed "Therapeutics Czar" to Divest from Financial Interest, Resign to Boards of any Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biotech Companies
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Tammy Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding to Treat and Prevent Substance Use Disorders in Coronavirus Relief Package
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senators Shaheen & Hassan Call for Increased Investments to Address Mental Health Needs, Including Substance Use Disorder, Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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NBC Las Vegas Democratic Debate
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Pete Buttigieg, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2020
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CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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PBS December Democratic Debate
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Pres. Joe Biden, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the Office of National Drug Control Policy - Harris, Senators Request Update from Federal Agencies on Progress Towards Issuing Long-Delayed Licensing of Marijuana Manufacturing for Research Purposes
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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House Judiciary Passes MORE Act to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Harris Applauds House Committee Passage of Marijuana Reform Legislation
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Kamala Harris
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Raimondo Seeks Court's Guidance to Ensure Transparency in Marijuana Regulations
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Gina Raimondo
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Murphy, and Governor Wolf, Co-Host Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit
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Gina Raimondo, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Letter to K.C. Crosthwaite, CEO of Juul - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Call on Juul to End Unfair Forced Arbitration Agreements That Restrict Americans' Access to Justice
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| July 30, 2019
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Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Harris, Feinstein, Democrats Reiterate Concerns about Trump Admin's Lack of Strategy for Central America
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Kamala Harris
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| July 23, 2019
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Nadler & Harris Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lee, Senators Press HHS About Public Health Impact Of "Fentanyl-Related" Scheduling
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Representatives Blumenauer and Haaland Pass Amendments Protecting Tribal Cannabis Sovereignty in the House
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Deb Haaland
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 30, 2019
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New Mexico Delegation Announces $600,000 to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Communities
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| May 9, 2019
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Udall, Luján, Haaland Introduce Comprehensive CARE Act to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Haaland Fights for New Mexico Priorities in National Budget Hearing
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Deb Haaland
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| March 22, 2019
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New Mexico Delegation Announces Nearly $3 Million in HHS Funding to Fight Opioid Crisis in New Mexico
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Deb Haaland
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2019
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Haaland Outlines Bold Vision for New Mexico's Future, Doesn't Shy Away from the Issues During Legislative Address
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Deb Haaland
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Blunt Rochester Calls on House Leadership to Commit Additional Resources to Opioid & Addiction Treatment in the 116th Congress
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi and the Hon. Steny Hoyer - Make Opioid Treatment a Top Priority Next Congress
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Harris, Gardner Introduce Legislation to Hold Opioid Manufacturers Accountable
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Hatch, Harris Follow Up with Sessions, DOJ Regarding Medical Marijuana Research
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| June 29, 2018
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Governor Signs Kristen's Law to Prosecute High Profile Drug Dealers
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Gina Raimondo
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| June 26, 2018
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Raimondo Signs Legislation to Help Settle St. Joseph's Pension Plan Lawsuits
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Gina Raimondo
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| May 22, 2018
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Harris Becomes Fourth Senate Cosponsor of Landmark Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 10, 2018
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Harris Cosponsors Landmark Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana
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Kamala Harris
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| April 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stabenow, Peters Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Naloxone, a Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jess Sessions, Attorney General of the United States - Hatch, Harris Call on Sessions, DOJ to Stop Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| March 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and the Hon Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Senator Cantwell Pushes for Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment Efforts in Indian Country
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| March 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Advocate for Resources to Combat Opioid Crisis in Foster Care System
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2018
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Raimondo Expands Efforts to Support New Parents in Recovery and Infants Born with Opioid Dependence
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Gina Raimondo
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