The subcommittee will come to order. I will recognize myself for an Opening Statement. The United States of america is in the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic brought to us by opioids. It does not matter where you live. This crisis has touched every corner of american society. While new england and the ohio valley regions represent states hardest hit by. The epidemic, Health Officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West report deaths of those counties. The latest figures from the centers for Disease Control and prevention is astounding. 91 americans die every day from an overdose. Now more than ever we must come together and strengthen our commitment to fight this. I expect todays members will bring to the forefront key insights and potential solutions on this critical issue. In the previous congress, the energy and Commerce Committee led several initiatives to help address the the Opioid Epidemic. The comprehensive recovery act and the 21st century cures a
Classic moments of life and in 2011, it was selected in the issue, one of the best photos in life magazine for the past 75 years. American history tv, all weekend, every weekend, only on cspan3. The house energy and commerce subcommittee on health met yesterday to hear testimony from members of congress about how the nations Opioid Epidemic has affected their districts and their constituents. Texas congressman, michael burgess, chaired this hearing. Its three hours and fifteen minutes. The subcommittee will come to order and ill recognize myself for an opening statement. The United States of america is in the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic brought to us by opioids. It does not matter where you live, this crisis has touched every corner of american society. While new england and the ohio valley regions represent states hardest hit by the epidemic, Health Officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West all report a growing number of Overdose Deaths in those c
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Those are only two of my good things. I dont want to tell you about the bad things. But he really helped me. I had had had somebody that guided me and he had a very, very tough life because of alcohol, believe me. Members of the u. S. House met recently about combatting the Opioid Epidemic. They also shared their own stories in dealing with opioids and other drugs. Subcommittee will come to order and for an opening statement. In the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic by opioids. This crisis has touched every corner of american society. Whielt new england and the regions represent states hardest hit by the epidemic. Health officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West all reported growing over dose deaths in those counties. The latest deaths is astounding. 91 americans died every day from an over dose. Now more than ever we must come together and strengthen our commitment to fight this malady. I expect todays member state will bring to the forefront key insigh