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Harris County Fights To Keep Opioid Lawsuit In Texas Courts

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Posted on February 27, 2018 · “This same tactic was attempted unsuccessfully in Hopkins County, Texas, where it was summarily dismissed by the federal court to which it was removed,” Ryan explained, in a statement. “We will fight for the same right for Harris County.”

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Drugmakers Spent Millions Promoting Opioids To Patient Groups, Senate Report Says

Scott Neuman, NPR / ALISON KODJAK, NPR

Posted on February 13, 2018 · The report released by Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill says the cozy relationship between pain advocacy groups and pharmaceutical companies may have played a key role in the opioid crisis

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