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Judiciary Committee Field Hearing to Discuss the Ongoing Fight against Meth
I`m hosting a Senate Judiciary Committee field hearing in Des Moines to discuss the ongoing fight against methamphetamine in Iowa.
During my 99 county meetings I often hear from constituents and law enforcement officials about how severe the meth problem is in Iowa.
Some state and federal laws have helped to limit meth production in our state.
But, now Mexican drug cartels are apparently stepping in to eliminate the gains we`ve made in the fight against meth.
This hearing is designed to learn about current trends concerning meth use and distribution in Iowa, bring awareness to the issue, and find out if there are ways the federal government can help address the problem.
At the hearing, we`ll hear from witnesses on the front lines in the battle against meth abuse.
In addition, to help us gain a full understanding of the problem, Iowans can submit written testimony for the hearing record.
The hearing is open to the public and will take place Tuesday, October 13, at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the State Historical Building.
