chrisisasavage
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U.S. still unprepared for disaster: report
| Quote From Source: | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States remains unprepared for disasters ranging from biological attacks to a flu pandemic, and funding for preparedness is falling, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Many states still lack a stockpile of drugs, masks, gloves and other equipment needed to battle a pandemic of diseases, despite five years of constant and detailed warning, the Trust for America's Health said in its report.
"Overall, federal funding for state and local preparedness will have declined by 25 percent in 3 years if the president's FY (fiscal year) 2008 request is approved," the report reads.
"Until all states measure up, the United States is not safe."
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chrisisasavage
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We can blow on Iraq, but god forbid people need emergency help, it costs to much! |
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Sad but True ---- Sad but True |
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Thats how it works. Blank check for Iraq but no money for sick kids in this country.
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We already have trouble covering disasters. It's starting to become a "Hey, we're warm and dry over here in Washington, figure things out for yourselves."
And when they do help they blow money in epic fashion, and allow crooks to suck it all dry. |
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Good point about Washington. I bet if DC got hit by a disaster (other than Bush 43) they'd have that place looking like new in a year.
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