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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following press release:
Acting Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Eric D. Hargan issued the following statement upon declaring a nationwide public health emergency regarding the opioid crisis, as requested by President Donald Trump on Thursday:
"Today's declaration, coupled with the President's direction that executive agencies use all appropriate emergency authorities and other relevant authorities, is another powerful action the Trump Administration is taking in response to America's deadly opioid crisis.
"President Trump has made this national crisis a top priority since he took office...