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Shelley Moore Capito: “Some of the CDC data shows a decrease [in overdose deaths].”

Featuring: Shelley Moore Capito, Republican | U.S. Senate West Virginia

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Chairman Capito Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Review NIH Budget Requests

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We still have some of the highest rates of overdose deaths, but we're making positive strides as we are across the country. Some of the CDC data shows a decrease [in overdose deaths]. And I want to thank Dr. Volkov for coming to West Virginia and coming back maybe to West Virginia for visiting. (00:55–00:59)

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Asserts that CDC data indicates a decrease in overdose deaths.

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