Congressional investigation blames China for fueling fentanyl crisis in U.S.

Author：WFTV Channel 9 OrlandoPublish：2024-04-20

On average, more than 200 Americans are dying every day from fentanyl. It’s the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45...

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