Monthly Archives: April 2009

Swine Flu Reaches the White House

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 A member of the U.S. delegation that accompanied President Obama on his recent trip to Mexico has fallen ill with H1N1 Swine Flu. Energy Secretary Steven Chu exhibited flu-like symptoms after returning from Mexico City. His … Continue reading →

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Vice President Biden: “Stay Off Subways During Swine Flu Panic”

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 Vice president Joe Biden said today he would tell his family members not to use subways in the U.S. as the swine flu outbreak spread to 11 states and forced school closures amid confirmation of the … Continue reading →

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Mainstream Media Misrepresenting the Actual Number of Swine Flu Cases

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The mainstream media is deliberately misrepresenting the actual number of H1N1 swine flu cases in the United States, stubbornly reporting 91 “official” cases. This number is wrong. It is not an accurate representation of the real  … Continue reading →

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World Health Organization Raises Threat Level to Phase 5

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The World Health Organization (WHO) today raised the pandemic threat level to Phase 5 meaning the world is at imminent risk of a pandemic outbreak from the H1N1 swine flu. Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan said: “I … Continue reading →

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First Swine Flu Death in U.S. Reported

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a child in Texas is the first U.S. death from the swine flu. Cases of swine flu have risen to at least 112 and health officials think they … Continue reading →

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Kathleen Sebelius Confirmed: 65-to-31

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services today by a vote of 65-to-31. Within hours later, the former Kansas governor was sworn in in an Oval Office ceremony. Sebelius’ confirmation … Continue reading →

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Democratic Rep. Eric Massa Wants Border Closed Over Swine Flu

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 In comments sure to spark controversy, Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) said the border with Mexico should be closed until the swine flu threat is resolved. In a statement Massa said: “The public needs to be aware … Continue reading →

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California Declares State of Emergency to Combat Swine Flu

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Gov. Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in California today to help clear the way for swifter action against the swine flu virus. Schwarzenegger ordered state agencies to work together in their responses, allowed some departments … Continue reading →

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U.S. Worst Case Scenario Pandemic Plan

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 What happens if the swine flu outbreak becomes the dreaded worst case scenario? According to planning reports reviewed by the Associated Press and interviews with planners, government leaders and major employers have spent four years planning … Continue reading →

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50th Swine Flu Case Confirmed in U.S.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 New cases of swine flu have been confirmed at the Ernst & Young headquarters in Times Square, and across the Hudson river in New Jersey as well as in Dallas, TX, bringing the number of U.S. … Continue reading →

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BITCH

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Monday, April 27, 2009 Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a supposedly moderate Republican who fumed about pandemic funding in health care spending in exchange for her support of a watered-down version of the President Obama’s stimulus bill staunchly said: “Does it … Continue reading →

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40th Swine Flu Case Confirmed in U.S.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 Seventy-three cases on swine flu have been confirmed worldwide and outside Mexico, according to the World Health Organization. Forty cases have been confirmed in the United States — double the number reported yesterday. The quickening pace … Continue reading →

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European Union: “Don’t Travel to the U.S., or Mexico”

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Monday, April 27, 2009 In an unprecedented move, the European Union’s health commissioner on Monday urged Europeans to postpone nonessential travel to the United States or Mexico due to swine flu outbreak. EU Health Commissioner Andorra Vassiliou, met with the … Continue reading →

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United States Declares Public Health Emergency as Swine Flu Goes Global

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 The United States declared a public health emergency Sunday as the number of identified cases of swine flu in the nation rose to 20. Cases of swine flu are expected to be reported in the coming … Continue reading →

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Separated at Birth?

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Saturday, April 25, 2009 On the left, Georgia football quarterback Matthew Stafford, who signed a six-year, $78 million deal, with the Detroit Lions, and on the right, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who became an overnight sensation following an appearance … Continue reading →

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David Duke Arrested in Prague, Ordered to Leave Country

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Saturday, April 25, 2009 Have I ever said how much I respect the Czech Republic? David Duck, the former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, was arrested in Prague, freed and ordered leave the country, according to the Czech … Continue reading →

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Mexico Swine Flu Crosses U.S. Border

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Friday, April 24, 2009 A lethal outbreak of swine flu in Mexico that has caused at least 60 deaths and sickened 900 is causing health officials concern. Public places in Mexico –  schools, museums, libraries and state-run theaters, have been … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Summers Takes the Summer Off

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Friday, April 24, 2009 Yeah, I know technically it’s still spring but, who cares? Here we have President Barack Obama’s financial guru, Lawrence Summers, blissfully sleeping his way through a meeting with the CEOs and CFOs of the nation’s credit … Continue reading →

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