Key lawmaker blasts Congress’ efforts on addiction: ‘Shame on us’
“This package falls far short of taking the necessary steps to address the deep need of this crisis," a lawmaker says as an addiction bill advances.
A Democratic congressman on Wednesday blasted a bipartisan set of proposals focused on addiction, arguing that current congressional efforts will barely scratch the surface of the U.S. drug crisis.
The criticism from Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) came during a subcommittee hearing at which lawmakers advanced several bills focused on the substance use and overdose epidemic.
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