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Ron Johnson: “It was my bill, the PROP act promoting responsible opiate…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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The Star Interview: Ron Johnson 10-17-2016 (2 of 2)

Published | Video Starts at 12:43

My nephew died of a fentanyl overdose in January this year. This is an issue I've been working on and I take very seriously. It was my bill, the PROP act promoting responsible opiate prescription. that in our field Hearing in Pewaukee, Dr. Westlake said it's probably the single most important piece of legislation we have to pass to address this and this is what it's addressing. (12:43–12:49)

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Asserts authorship of the PROP Act to promote responsible opiate prescription.

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