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This was read into the Federal Register Monday. Think about the timing for a minute and then read details:
edocket.access.gpo.gov...
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Declaration pursuant to section 319F-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6d) to provide targeted liability protections for anthrax countermeasures based on a credible risk that the threat of exposure to Bacillus anthracis and the resulting disease constitutes a public health emergency.
Therefore, pursuant to section 319F-3(b) of the Act, I have determined there is a credible risk that the threat of exposure of B. anthracis and the resulting disease constitutes a public health emergency.
More: edocket.access.gpo.gov...
We're not sure what to make of this, but the timing is odd, near as we we can figure...
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Declaration pursuant to section 319F-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6d) to provide targeted liability protections for anthrax countermeasures based on a credible risk that the threat of exposure to Bacillus anthracis and the resulting disease constitutes a public health emergency.
Therefore, pursuant to section 319F-3(b) of the Act, I have determined there is a credible risk that the threat of exposure of B. anthracis and the resulting disease constitutes a public health emergency.
Unknown to many Americans is the emergency preparedness initiative of the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services for a potential outdoor anthrax attack in key cities.
The program, the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) uses United States Postal Service (USPS) carriers in the event of an anthrax attack.
Originally posted by SEEWHATUDO
reply to post by Jasestrong2
That entire post scared the hell out of me.
I am sorry you are a victim.
Where are we now folks?
We really cant fight an airborne (mosquito truck delivered) anthrax attack, what now?
[edit on 8-10-2008 by SEEWHATUDO]