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Congress Grapples With Prescription Drug And Heroin Crisis

Across the United States, cities and states are contending with a wave of abuse of painkillers, which is leading people to use heroin. Senators are working to come up with a bill to help mayors and governors cope with the crisis, which the CDC calls an epidemic.

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