Md. Senate approves needle exchange expansion

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate on Thursday approved a measure to allow drug users to get more than one clean needle at one time in Baltimore’s exchange program.

The measure, approved with no debate on a 39-5 vote, repeals a requirement that needles be exchanged on a one-for-one basis.

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