The 2018 SUPPORT Act would be renewed after missing a September deadline. The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act,…
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Justice Department Issues Indictments Over Fentanyl
Indictments charge Chinese companies and their employees. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced eight indictments charging China-based companies and twelve against Chinese nationals with crimes relating to the production…
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Justice Department Charges Son of El Chapo with Fentanyl Trafficking
Mexican government approved his extradition. The Department of Justice has brought drug trafficking charges against Ovidio Guzman, who pleaded not guilty this week. Guzman, one of the four…
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Investigations Continue into Fentanyl on U.S. Naval Base
Multiple junior sailors have died due to the smuggled drug. Investigators are trying to discover how fentanyl is being smuggled onto Naval Station Great Lakes, the U.S. Navy’s…
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HHS Invests in Substance Use Treatments for Schools
Secretary Becerra announces funding to develop and support school-based mental health programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made more than $88 million available for…
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FDA Approves 2nd Opioid Reversal Drug for Over-The-Counter Use
The nasal spray will be available prescription-free by next year. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the opioid overdose reversal drug RiVive for over-the-counter sale, making…
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DHS Secretary Provides Update on Anti-Fentanyl Operation
Operation Artemis has seized over 5,000 pounds of ingredients thus far. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently provided an update on Operation Artemis, highlighting its progress in…
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Treasury Department Official Returns to Southern Border
The intention is to disrupt illicit financial networks. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, met with law enforcement when he visited the…
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DOJ Addresses Healthcare Fraud Across the Nation
Justice Department names 78 defendants in case of false billing to Medicare. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released dozens of federal and local criminal charges that address…
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VA Report Shows Opioid Treatment Program Failing Veterans
Office of Inspector General report exposes general oversights in the VA healthcare system. The Office of Inspector General within the Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that healthcare…
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