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10.14.08

Preventing an Outbreak: McCain and Obama on Pandemics

As fear of another massive influenza breakout grows, we parse the candidates' records on bioterrorism and more

By Stuart Fox Posted 10.12.2008 at 3:01 pm 5 Comments

Question Six: Pandemic Flu

Yesterday we looked at Senator Obama's and Senator McCain’s opinions on using science to protect Americans from other countries. Today, we look at the candidates’ plans to protect Americans from other organisms. In particular, influenza, which has killed more Americans than all the wars of the 20th Century, combined. Do the candidates have a record of bird flu awareness and bioterrorism prevention? Let’s take a look.

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