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'Public Health Emergency' Declared For Inauguration
All Headline News ^ | January 19, 2009 | David Goodhue

Posted on 01/19/2009 5:01:52 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin

Washington, DC (AHN) - The federal government is calling Tuesday's historic inauguration in Washington, D.C. a "public health emergency."

Millions of people will be flooding the streets of the nation's capital, and if something happens that creates confusion on the ground, medical services must be available unabated to those enrolled in certain federal health programs like Medicaid, Medicare and the State Children's Health Program, or S-Chip.

The Department of Health and Human Services' declaration of a public health emergency in the district effective from Jan. 17 through Jan. 21 ensures they will, according to a HHS announcement.

"The declaration permits the [secretary of HHS] to issue a waiver of the Social Security Act for the period covered by the declaration, if this action is found to be necessary at a later date. The waiver would provide the flexibility to take steps to ensure that vital health care services can be maintained for beneficiaries. It provides the authority to temporarily relax certain operating procedures so health care services can be delivered," the announcement reads.

The declaration is likely the last major action to be taken by HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt before he leaves his post along with other members of the Bush administration.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: bhoinauguration; hhs; leavitt; publichealth
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I know it's makin' ME sick, LOL!
1 posted on 01/19/2009 5:01:53 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Me too.


2 posted on 01/19/2009 5:04:16 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5(SONY)|http://trad-anglican.faithweb.com/|TaglineSpaceForRent)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I thought they had enough portapotties...
3 posted on 01/19/2009 5:04:33 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Our entire country is in a mental health emergency, to be sure.


4 posted on 01/19/2009 5:07:40 PM PST by Julia H. (Somewhere in Kenya or Indonesia, a village is missing its idiot.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

How’s the climate outlook for DC tomorrow? Any chance of snow and freezing temps?


5 posted on 01/19/2009 5:07:51 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; Iowan; 1COUNTER-MORTER-68; Myrddin; Oorang; justiceseeker93; Rushmore Rocks; ...

Ping.


6 posted on 01/19/2009 5:08:31 PM PST by LucyT
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To: RoseofTexas
How’s the climate outlook for DC tomorrow? Any chance of snow and freezing temps?

LOL You're dreaming like I am, keep checking the weather for D.C. Gonna be awfully cold using those porta-potties tomorrow.

7 posted on 01/19/2009 5:09:33 PM PST by madison10
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
If me and Mr Ditter had gone to DC to spread around the virus we just had, there wouldn't be enough portapotties in the whole country.
8 posted on 01/19/2009 5:09:33 PM PST by Ditter
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To: RoseofTexas

High: 32 °F RealFeel®: 18 °F
Mostly cloudy, breezy and colder with a flurry


9 posted on 01/19/2009 5:09:37 PM PST by Perdogg (Only the hypnotized never lie)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

The stinkin hippies can drown in sewage for all I care. However if they do, I’ll be the first to point out that it’s Obama’s fault.


10 posted on 01/19/2009 5:12:00 PM PST by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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To: Perdogg
DANG IT! I was hoping for minus temps and a blizzard!! I remember how Giddy the freaking mediaWHORES were when W's inauguration parade temps were bone chilling!! So help me I'll never again watch the mediaBUTTLICKERS...NEVER!! I LOATHE THEM along with HELLywood!!!
11 posted on 01/19/2009 5:14:08 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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“A Cold Inauguration Day with Flurries in the Vicinity

While two storms will flirt with the Washington, D.C., area with snow into Inauguration Day, the main problem for those remaining outdoors for a number of hours will be very cold conditions.

Those attending the inauguration activities of President-Elect Barack 0bama through Tuesday will need to bundle up for the cold weather. It will feel like the temperature is near 10 degrees at times.

In regards to snow, an upper-level disturbance was passing through the Washington and Baltimore area into this evening. The disturbance is producing snow showers that can bring a coating to some areas, potentially leading to slippery spots on roads and highways before tapering off tonight.

The snow showers are not only occurring in the Washington area, but also Richmond, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. Travelers should be prepared for delays and slippery areas, due to the inconsistent nature of the snow showers.

Tonight, temperatures will fall back through the 20s and an untreated wet areas will freeze up.”

http://www.accuweather.com


12 posted on 01/19/2009 5:14:44 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I thought Obama could cause the clouds to part and the sun to shine!!


13 posted on 01/19/2009 5:18:50 PM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
They will make excellent addition to the fish, sea greens, and proteins from the sea...


14 posted on 01/19/2009 5:24:39 PM PST by Starfleet Command
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“and if something happens that creates confusion on the ground”

Maybe this is a subtle hint that they are expecting or know that something more than magic is afoot in the land of make believe?


15 posted on 01/19/2009 5:32:02 PM PST by shoutingandpointing (Just say, "nn-nn-NO!" to Campbell's soup.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

So if you have regular health insurance, you’ll be sent to the back of the line after the govt. insurance patients?


16 posted on 01/19/2009 5:35:25 PM PST by 3catsanadog (I plan to give the new President the same respect and dignity the other side gave Bush.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

A circus is coming to town.


17 posted on 01/19/2009 5:41:04 PM PST by boomop1
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Will Barack Hussein Obama be America’s first asterisk president? #44*


18 posted on 01/19/2009 5:45:42 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (CIA Director!....So easy, a caveman can do it!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

$250 million being spent on this party makes me sick.

I bet there are sign up sheets for free health care for people who get sick while there as well.


19 posted on 01/19/2009 5:50:28 PM PST by o_zarkman44 (Since when is paying more, but getting less, considered Patriotic?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

How many people does occupancy permit allow for this circus?


20 posted on 01/19/2009 5:57:40 PM PST by Leo Carpathian (fffffFRrrreeeeepppeeee!)
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