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Trump to the white house -- >> how do they trust him here? >> well be judged by the results. when we repeal and replace, the american people will know weve lived up to our promise and well see lower premiums and greater access for all americans. >> thank you for joining us. well keep up the conversation with nbcs ron mott. were getting beyond the beltway, this is about the people. we heard the governor say people are covered under the expanded medicaid program. >> reporter: hey there, hallie, go...

The economy, talk about education, talk about infrastructure, things the american people are concerned about. . theyre putting their caucus in jeopardy for 2018. >> and the president actually used the word "mean" on camera today. did he hand you a political gift? >> absolutely. i worked on medicaid expansion in the state legislature in arizona and that helped us get many people off the streets and into treatment programs that are really important, especially if you believe in opioid treatment. n...

Through. not coming on the backs of people trying to get into this country. thats one problem. whats happening is coming in through vehicles and the heroin and opioids are mixed in with legitimate commerce and legitimate products. we have to expand that. thats where the money has to go. trump is on border with that and he understands that other things is air creafts. planes, trains and automobiles. thats how this stuff is getting. in the virtual wall, the wall, whatever you want to call it is a ...

One of the guys out there doing the job. >> but this will be one of schieles last runs. hes nearing the end of a 60-day sentence and will soon be leaving the jail. >> whats your plans for the future? >> well, number one above all is not to come back to jail. >> good. >> i got a job waiting on me. >> okay. >> got some after -- some treatment programs set up. help keep me in line a little bit. >> fantastic. >> and other than that, just going to go out there and -- >> give it your best. >> give it ...

Went back one time, and died of an overdose, which happens quite a bit. >> still, hogan was surprised by how widespread the problem had become, when he hit the campaign trail in 2014. >> everywhere i went, i would ask people whats the number one issue or problem facing your area, your town. every place i went, all across our state, they said heroin and opioids. >> it became a cornerstone of his campaign, and now, his administration. >> all in favor, say aye. >> on monday, the maryland general as...

Couple of kids, and one day, went back one time, and died of an overdose, which happens quite a bit. >> still, hogan was surprised by how widespread the problem had become, when he hit the campaign trail in 2014. >> everywhere i went, i would ask people whats the number one issue or problem facing your area, your town. every place i went, all across our state, they said heroin and opioids. >> it became a cornerstone of his campaign, and now, his administration. >> all in favor, say aye. >> on mo...

Of us. 31 doctors under investigation. >> bill: you write four of five heroin abusers started with prescriptions and doctors pain training is minimal. >> we dont have enough training on back and farm it out to pain specialists who also over prescribe opioids and governor christie says its a disease. i say its worse. opioi opioids grab the soul. president trump talks about the look in someones eyes who are addicted. addicts cant break it. it comes back. even if you put a person in the treatment p...

Institutions interact with scores that sell marijuana? >> thats right. you will find and i dont see why you want to add to the misery and the social problems that exist. washington state had a doubling in traffic-related fatalities of drivers under the influence of marijuana. colorado experienced organized crime groups from not only other states, but entering groups as well. in any tax revenue they generate as a result of legalizing marijuana is all going to be consumed in taking care of the tre...

Thank you for joining thus morning. theres been unfortunate incidents here in new york city where folks who were let out on lighter sentences, unfortunately went on to commit crimes. in fact theres a national stat that almost 76% of criminals who committed a crime within five years has committed another one. are we seeing something where criminals who shouldnt be let free are being let free? >> i think thats been going on for quite some time. hopefully were going to see a change in this. finally...

Where the drug ep dem sick spiraling out of control. 325 opioid-related deaths in the state last year, thats up 76% from 2013. new hampshire ranked second to last in access to treatment programs. the state has about 100,000 people in need of treatment, but its publicly financed system can serve only 4% of them. and presidential candidates have taken notice. hillary clinton has spoken frequently about issue of addiction on the campaign trail. she proposed a 10 billion clars plan to slow the epide...