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President Donald Trump recently declared the nation’s opioid crisis as a national health emergency. While Republicans are hailing the move, Democrats say it still falls short. Matt Laslo reports.
Virginia Congressional Delegation Weighs In On Opioid Emergency Declaration
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From NPR News- Jamal Khashoggi's Complicated History With The Saudi Royal Family October 20, 2018For generations, the Khashoggi family has had close ties to the Saudi royals. Over a long career, Jamal Khashoggi was a loyalist who worked for the monarchy — and a critic who urged reform.
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- Jamal Khashoggi's Complicated History With The Saudi Royal Family October 20, 2018
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