A Washington Post/“60 Minutes” investigation, which aired this weekend, examined Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) efforts to guide legislation that weakened the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ability to go after drug distributors, even as opioid-related deaths continue to rise.
Marino was the Administration’s nominee for the position of Drug Czar. He has withdrawn his name from consideration.
President Trump has also promised a major announcement about opioids next week.