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American Public Health Association Calls for Funding Necessary to Implement Federal Pandemic Flu Plan
November 3, 2005"Following is a statement from Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, APHA executive director, regarding funding necessary to implement a federal pandemic flu plan:
"The American Public Health Association welcomes President Bush's request for funding and the Senate's passage of about $8 billion for pandemic influenza as an important step forward. Nevertheless, the Administration's plan still lacks the necessary funds for states and local governments to fulfill their responsibilities as defined in the federal strategy." [Read more]