CDC Warnings Of An Ebola Epidemic Were Dismissed By The Incoming Obama Administration In 2008

Told in 2008: Obama Administration Ignored The CDC’s Advice To Prevent An Ebola Outbreak -- Washington Times

Added only 5 of 18 global health centers recommended

The Centers for Disease Control told the incoming Obama administration in 2008 that it should establish 18 regional disease detection centers around the world to adequately safeguard the U.S. from emerging health threats like Ebola, according to an agency memo.

But six years later, as the government struggles to contain the fallout from a deadly Ebola outbreak at home and abroad, the CDC still has only 10 centers — and none of them operates in the western Africa region hardest hit by the deadly virus.

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My Comment: Here is an easy prediction. If these reports are true .... and if the Ebola epidemic continues to spread .... including infecting more Americans .... the Democrats are going to be wiped out in next months Congressional elections. This will produce a profound shift in the U.S. political landscape ..... and will impact both national and international U.S. policies.

Update: The Hill is agreeing with my above assessment .... Ebola is 2014 October surprise (The Hill).