GOP, Dems unite behind Senate bill fighting addictive drugs

WASHINGTON— Republicans and Democrats joined forces to speed legislation combating the misuse of opioids and other addictive drugs through Senate passage Monday, a rare campaign-season show of unity against a growing and deadly health care crisis.The measure passed by a 99-1 vote Monday evening. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, voted against it.It takes wide aim at the problem, including increasing scrutiny of arriving international mail that may include illegal drugs. It makes it easier for the Nat