Omnibus Drug Bill Passes and Has International Implications

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Thursday, September 1, 1988
Author: 
Steve Smith
Volume: 
4
Issue: 
9
Abstract: 
The "Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of 1988" (HR 5120) (hereinafter "The Act") passed the House by a vote of 375-30 on September 22, 1988.  The Act is an attempt by Congress to curb what many feel is this country's number one problem- drug abuse.