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The fact that the second nurse to come down with Ebola called the CDC prior to flying to see if she would be "allowed" to fly. She was told it would be safe for her to fly. CDC confirms the phone calls and that they told her it was safe to fly. Sources everywhere but here is one.
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The Wall Street Journal
Top story: the second Texas nurse infected with Ebola did in fact fly round-trip from Dallas to Cleveland despite a) a history of caring for Ebola patient who died; and, b) knowing she had a fever.
In an effort to control Ebola, new focus on controlling air travel. Maybe someone needs to control the CDC.
Risk of deflation feeds global fears.
Consumer spending fell in September.
VA officials, at risk of being fired, can slow-roll the process, giving them time in service to retire.
Saudi Arabia, feeling ISIS heat, sentences cleric to death.
Extreme weather: twelve killed in Nepal (Himalayan) snowstorm; four feet of snow in a area popular with trekkers.
Italy and France intend to run bigger deficits longer than previously pledged -- EU will not be happy.
Wal-Mart sees rough patch for sales, profits.
Oil's price drop will help refiners.
Many trading and brokerage firms saw a sharp increase in calls from worried clients ...
Baker Hughes poised to ride out storm; the oil-field-services firm looks to maintain its edge, as underlying trends appear promising.
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The Los Angeles Times
Top story: Ebola nurse flew with symptoms; CDC said flying was okay.
President Obama wants Ebola "SWAT" team ready to go anywhere.
Elizabeth Pena dies at 55; actress in "La Bamba," and "The Incredibles."
Don't know if you heard, Mr. Oksol, but the Dallas county commissioners are set to declare an Disaster Emergency at a 2:00PM press conference today.
ReplyDeleteRumors are spreading that it may be tied into the announcement of several more infected people being diagnosed as having Ebola.
I think I heard they decided against it -- I heard an announcement just as I was going out the door. I think print media confirms it -- no declaration of disaster declaration.
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