December 04, 2017

The Hill: Warren questions Conway's role in curbing opioid epidemic

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is asking for clarification on White House counselor Kellyanne Conway's role in combating the opioid epidemic.

In a letter sent Monday to John Kelly, President Trump's chief of staff, Warren noted, in response to confusion on Conway's role last week, that "according to a report by CBS news, the White House later stated that her role was ‘not expanding and opioids has always been part of her policy portfolio,' after multiple news outlets reported that she would be the White House's ‘drug czar.' "

In a series of questions, Warren quizzed Kelly on the White House counselor's duties and her experience, asking the administration if Conway has previously worked on drug or addiction policy or managed public health issues.

Read more on The Hill's website here.