Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
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The bill marks the latest step taken by Congress to address the tens of thousands of deaths attributable to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl each year.
Republicans want to cushion the blow to consumers with tariff carveouts as Trump acknowledges the likelihood of short-term economic pains.
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