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Perry Asks Feds for Swine Flu Meds

Seems like only yesterday he was talkin' 'bout a secession

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(Newser) – Turning sharply from tea party-inspired talk of secession, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is responding to three known cases of swine flu in his state by asking the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hand over 37,430 precautionary doses of antiviral meds, the San Marcos Daily Record reports. All three infected people are high school students from the same county, though officials believe that many more cases have gone undiagnosed.

“We will continue to work with our local, state, and federal health officials to ensure public safety is protected,” Perry said.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry walks in a area destroyed by recent wildfires during a tour in Stoneburg, Friday, April 17, 2009. He asked today for federal help in fighting a potential swine flu outbreak.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry walks in a area destroyed by recent wildfires during a tour in Stoneburg, Friday, April 17, 2009. He asked today for federal help in fighting a potential swine flu outbreak.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
%u201CAs a precautionary measure, I have requested that medication be on hand in Texas to help curb the spread of swine flu,
%u201CAs a precautionary measure, I have requested that medication be on hand in Texas to help curb the spread of swine flu," Texas Gov. Rick Perry said today.   (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
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As a precautionary measure, I have requested that medication be on hand in Texas to help curb the spread of swine flu.
- Gov. Rick Perry

There is a reasonable chance that the current swine flu situation will not expand. However, we must take prudent steps to ensure the state is prepared if it does. - Department of State Health Services Commissioner David Lakey

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nick
Apr 26, 09 3:20 PM CDT
Seems like this loudmouth Republican Gov wants it both ways. What, the Federal Government sucks until you decide you need a special favor? Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Apr 26, 09 3:51 PM CDT
Looks like most people have written this Bozo off as an anomaly anyway... and not necessarily a good one at that. Reply
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AnnieChrist
Apr 26, 09 4:19 PM CDT
The symbol of the republican party is the elephant. To keep in step with the times, and their thinking, they need to get rid of the elephant and adopt Calvin, from "Calvin and Hobbs." Calvin is constantly throwing tantrums and running away from home, then an hour later coming back to find out if supper is ready, or asking mom and dad for money to get the latest new toy. (Note to Calvin, sorry for the insult comparing you to the gop, but it was the only analogy that was appropriate.) Reply
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northeast
Apr 26, 09 6:36 PM CDT
This may explain why things like "Star Wars" are so well funded...
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riffran
Apr 26, 09 8:14 PM CDT
only in the hate filled minds of librrhoids is somebody villified for trying to be ready for a possible epidemic....Gee ..Proximity to Mexico, and the flood of illegals crossing both ways to and from .have Nothing to do with it now does it....it's all about politics........just wait till that crap come to YOUR neck of the woods, and we can see if your ideology can cure the flu Reply
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