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New York City conducted a large-scale drill simulating a response to an anthrax release. The exercise involved the NYPD and the Health Department setting up 30 antibiotic distribution sites across the city. Officials emphasized the need for preparedness against biological threats, which they described as a major counterterrorism concern.
Bio-Terrorism Preparedness, WMD Research Center Report
A bipartisan WMD Research Center report card issued failing grades for U.S. preparedness against biological attacks. The media coverage transitioned from discussing the seasonal flu to the threat of anthrax and weapons of mass destruction. The hosts suggest this narrative shift is intended to secure government funding and promote newer, faster vaccine production methods.
Curry shares an intuition regarding reports of the government testing vaccine delivery through the mail. He questions if this is related to ongoing congressional efforts to restructure the postal service or prepare for bio-terror alerts.
A new media "meme" warns of a likely biological weapon attack by the year 2013. The hosts analyze a report from Senators Graham and Talent suggesting that the risk of a mass-casualty event is increasing due to the accessibility of biological materials.
