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RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced over $700 million in federal funding to address drug addiction and homelessness, part of President Trump's Great American Recovery Initiative. The plan includes funding for community health clinics, substance use prevention, and suicide crisis lifelines. Kennedy highlighted the interconnected crises, with Michigan residents and shelter leaders emphasizing the need for resources and community-based outreach.
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