President Obama's newest actions to address the opioid epidemic:

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President Obama's Actions to Address the Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic

Today we lose more Americans to drug overdoses than traffic accidents-and every day that passes without Congress acting to provide adequate funding to support treatment for those suffering from addiction is a missed opportunity to save lives. As Congress continues to not act, President Obama is taking additional steps to expand access to treatment.

Now physicians will be able to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment to 275 instead of 100 patients. The rule aims to increase access to medication-assisted treatment and associated behavioral health supports for tens of thousands of people with opioid use disorders, while preventing diversion.

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Letters to the President: Reflections on Growing Up as Muslim Americans

"Muslim Americans are as diverse as our nation itself-black, white, Latino, Asian, and Arab. Eid celebrations around the country remind us of our proud history as a nation built by people of all backgrounds; our history of religious freedom and civil liberties, and our history of innovation and strength. These legacies would not be possible without the contributions of Muslim Americans that make our country even stronger."

-- President Obama marking the occasion of Eid al-Fitr

In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, read a few letters to the President from Muslim Americans across the country.

Feed the Future, the Obama Administration Food Security Initiative, Becomes Law

"This game-changing development initiative - the first of my Administration - has helped increase economic growth and stem the tide of global hunger, poverty and malnutrition over the span of just a few years. While we've already accomplished so much through this collaborative global partnership, I know that with the continued effort and support that this legislation provides, we can achieve what was just a few years ago the unimaginable: We can end global poverty and hunger within our lifetimes"

-- Statement by the President on the Passage of The Global Food Security Act of 2016 align

The First Lady's Team Shares Their Paths to The White House

"Each of these young women took a different path to get where she is today, but I can tell you that they all share the same extraordinary work ethic...the same passion for public service, working in our government because they care deeply about this country and want to use their talent and energy to help others. As you read about these young women's amazing careers, I hope you'll be as impressed and inspired by them as I am."

-- The First Lady on the incredible women who work on her team at the White House align

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"This Eid, we recommit to protecting Muslim Americans against bigotry and xenophobia, while celebrating the contributions of Muslim Americans around the country, including one of our finest, the People's Champion Muhammad Ali, to whom we bade farewell this Ramadan."
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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