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Sebelius Schools Reporter on How to Sneeze

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(Newser) – NBC's Chuck Todd got a lesson in how to sneeze properly today when he let one fly during a briefing with health secretary Kathleen Sebelius. After Todd sneezed, Sebelius stopped the press conference to razz him about not sneezing into his sleeve, reports MediaBistro. "What's up with that? she asked. "We'll have Elmo give Chuck a special briefing," she said. Tood took it in good spirit, tweeting afterward that his sneeze is now a public service announcement.

Chuck Todd in March, with Robert Gibbs sneaking up behind.
Chuck Todd in March, with Robert Gibbs sneaking up behind.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill Tuesday.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill Tuesday.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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pkmac4
Sep 17, 09 2:56 PM CDT
This just in, everyone in that room has swine flu. Reply
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doingtherightthing
Sep 17, 09 3:43 PM CDT
ahahaahchoo........whew just sneezed on Gibbs just missed Sebellius.........thats about the IQ for this administration...Elmo and friends.......pre-school mentality.....
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Spudsy
Sep 17, 09 3:47 PM CDT
doingtherightthing . I think it was the last administration that sat and read childrens books while the country was attacked.
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pkmac4
Sep 17, 09 4:13 PM CDT
Good zinger spudsy
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hybrid
Sep 17, 09 2:56 PM CDT
well lets put that in the bill to, no sneezing and if you do you get a tax of 2%, Then you will have a sneeze panel that will tell you how to die. THIS IS JUST A JOKE I AM NOT ADVOCATING A SNEEZE PANEL Reply
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