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Coverage dated March 13, 2025

Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

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The Senate is preparing to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Friday are trying to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.

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  1. KOB 4

    Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers (opens KOB 4)

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    The Senate is preparing to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Friday are trying to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Senate gives final approval to a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Majority Leader John Thune has prioritized the legislation, making it one of the early bills to send to President Trump for his signature.

  3. KEZI Eugene

    Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Friday were trying to show they can act to

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