Trump Signs Legislation to Strengthen Fentanyl Trafficking Penalties
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The Trump administration has delayed or may cancel approximately $140 million in federal grants intended for fentanyl overdose response efforts, causing concern among public health officials about setbacks in combating the opioid crisis, with potential impacts including program shutdowns and increased overdose deaths.
- Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight NPR
- Trump to sign legislation cracking down on illicit fentanyl CNN
- Trump signs legislation toughening fentanyl-related drug penalties The Hill
- New Martinsville family joins President at White House to sign fentanyl legislation WTOV
- Trump signs bill making tough sentences for fentanyl trafficking permanent USA Today
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