Swine-Flu Vaccine Problem Embarrasses Obama
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“The moment a novel strain of swine flu emerged in Mexico last spring, President Obama instructed his top advisers that his administration would not be caught flat-footed in the event of a deadly pandemic. Now, despite months of planning and preparation, a vaccine shortage is threatening to undermine public confidence in government, creating a very public test of Mr. Obama’s competence.” (New York Times, Thursday)
Only right-wing paranoia could lead one to think this undermines the case for healthcare “reform.”
FEE Timely Classic
“A Ton of Prevention: How the FDA Threatens Vaccine Supplies” (pdf) by Arthur E. Foulkes
