Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act, H.R. 4006. Letter to U.S. House of Representatives.

Coalition of Organizations Against H.R. 4006.

Euthanasia;Pain;Palliative Care

Thu, 04/19/2001 - 3:21 PM EDT

Thu, 04/19/2001 - 3:22 PM EDT

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lethal_drug_abuse_prevention_act_hr_4006_1998.pdf

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