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House lawmakers urge NY painkiller tracker

Originally published: January 31, 2012 9:21 PM
Updated: January 31, 2012 10:19 PM
By YANCEY ROY yancey.roy@newsday.com

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. (May

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Twenty-four members of New York's congressional delegation -- including all five who represent Long Island -- urged state legislative leaders Tuesday to adopt an Internet-based system for tracking narcotic painkillers from prescription through purchase.

The bipartisan group of representatives sent an open letter to the legislature saying they should approve a plan offered by state Attorney...

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