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| Bioterror antidotes rushed to Boston |
| 2004-07-14 |
| Shipments of antidotes that would counter chemical attacks have been expedited to Boston and New York to make sure both cities have the drugs before the start of national political conventions, federal and local health authorities confirmed last night. Known as ’’chempacks," the medical supplies have been regarded as a cornerstone of the nation’s campaign to prepare for terrorism attacks involving chemical or biological agents. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began disbursing the antidotes to states in recent months, but with the Democratic National Convention scheduled for July 26 through 29, Boston was moved up the roster of recipients. ’’It’s something that’s here now, and it’s because of the DNC that it was expedited along, and we’re glad it’s here," said Rich Serino, chief of Boston’s Emergency Medical Services. CDC spokeswoman Karen Hunter acknowledged that Boston and New York ’’moved up a few notches" to assure the stockpiles would be in place before the Democratic and Republican meetings. The GOP meets in New York from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Brian Roehrkasse, a spokesman for the US Department of Homeland Security, said the shipments are part of ’’routine activities" being carried out by the federal Department of Health and Human Services to ’’raise the level of preparedness throughout the country. We have no credible, specific intelligence about a chemical attack in Boston, New York, or any other large city. We continue to take prudent preparedness measures to ensure security at large events through the US during this period of increased risk." |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #14 tu3031, you and Raj got lots of |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2004-07-14 11:54:36 PM |
| #13 ...and Jean-Bertrand Aristide as "Issac: Your Bartender". P.S.: Thanks a lot,.com. Will that be caused by the nerve gas or drowning in Teddy's car? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-07-14 11:28:05 PM |
| #12 For entertainment purposes only (don't try this at home, kids!) - I suggest a hosted bar on the night of Kennedy's speech. Have Chris Dodd bring a catered waitress sandwich |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-07-14 10:49:07 PM |
| #11 Tu, I had forgotten about that being the central issue of Kevin's 'speech of speeches' in the grand style of an old time Irish mayor. aHHH The good old days lol |
| Posted by: Mark Espinola 2004-07-14 10:37:18 PM |
| #10 Mark. I was there the night Mayor DeLuxe gave his famous, "My shiddy is in flames!" speech at the Stones concert in '72 after they got busted in Rhode Island. He got the RI cops to kick them loose so the Garden wouldn't also go up in flames and they showed up about midnight. One of the most bizarre nights of my life. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-07-14 9:50:47 PM |
| #9 (So he'll be able to see & hear your last gasping gurgling pleas for help and your twisted visage of gut-wrenching pain...) You won't be alone, tu. ( |
| Posted by: .com 2004-07-14 9:49:19 PM |
| #8 I would like to go with you................. But they need me here! However I will be in constant touch through a one-way video and audio link-up. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-07-14 9:42:35 PM |
| #7 "The City of Basaaston is the greatest city in the world!" (Major Kevin White) So beware filthy jihad boys, do not even think about it! |
| Posted by: Mark Espinola 2004-07-14 9:36:33 PM |
| #6 Where is Kevin White when he is needed most?! ;) |
| Posted by: Mark Espinola 2004-07-14 9:34:16 PM |
| #5 Well, one good thing. Nothing would get in our way. Except maybe the ocean. But Ted would swim back to get me. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-07-14 9:24:37 PM |
| #4 you could always catch a ride with Ted Kennedy's motorcade |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-07-14 9:19:50 PM |
| #3 I'm not worried. Tom Menino will protect me. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-07-14 9:18:04 PM |
| #2 Saw Ridge on Fox today he had called a press conference to announce how tight the security would be in Boston . It struck me like he was trying to scare someone off. |
| Posted by: Anonymous5668 2004-07-14 8:21:05 PM |
| #1 Why? We'll be sure that the RBers unfortunate to live in Mass get an advance heads-up - so they can skedaddle. |
| Posted by: .com 2004-07-14 7:38:46 PM |