Dozens of local advocacy groups from around the nation are the foundation of the Opioid Network, though it is also supported by the Center for Popular Democracy. The CPD was a vocal opponent of Republican efforts to repeal and replace the ACA.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., proposed a bill in October that would provide $45 billion to curb opioid addiction efforts over 10 years. In addition to supporting this bill, the Opioid Network also demanded Congress pass a healthcare stabilization bill and avoid any cuts to Medicaid.
“It’s the public health crisis of our time, and it deserves a response that will actually get political action,” said Jennifer Flynn, director of mobilization and advocacy for the CPD, according to The Hill.
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