Saturday, October 24, 2009

News Alert: Obama Declares H1N1 Flu a National Emergency

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Sat, October 24, 2009 -- 11:38 AM ET
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Obama Declares H1N1 Flu a National Emergency

President Obama has declared the swine flu outbreak a
national emergency.

The White House on Saturday said that Mr. Obama had signed a
proclamation that would allow medical officials to bypass
certain federal requirements. Officials described the move as
similar to a declaration ahead of a hurricane making
landfall.

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