If You Don't Live in New York City...
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...Then thanks for the flu money:
And remember: "from the federal government" is shyster shorthand for "from somebody else."
The city has received an $8.2 million grant from the federal government to prepare for a flu pandemic.So if you get the sniffles, be sure to visit New York and stop by one of our lovely hospitals. After all, you've already paid for it.
"We've already began using these resources to supply hospitals with ventilators and masks and to run educational campaigns," Mayor Bloomberg said yesterday before signing a resolution with Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.
The federal government is also committing to provide guidance and technical assistance to local officials, including reviewing the city's plans for antiviral drugs.
And remember: "from the federal government" is shyster shorthand for "from somebody else."
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