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Rob Mercuri: “We also need to continue to fully fund education about the…”

Featuring: Rob Mercuri, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. House Pennsylvania, District 17

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28th Legislative Virtual Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 29:56

I'd love to see that private privatization as well. And I think that, you know, the other thing that we need to consider anytime we're talking about alcohol or any drug issues is that We also need to continue to fully fund education about the dangers of drug and alcohol usage, as well as our state social services for those who are addicted to alcohol or for those who are addicted to substances. It's very important anytime we talk about the topic of alcohol or, again, drugs, that we're talking about those who have a problem. It's just like, you know, talking about our casinos. (29:56–30:13)

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Asserts the need for continued funding for education and social services related to drug and alcohol addiction.

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