| Remarks by the President at the Signing of S.15-Project BioShield Act of 2004 |
| The President signs Project BioShield into law. It authorizes funding and provides new capabilities to help purchase, develop and deploy cutting-edge defenses against catastrophic attack. |
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| Information Bulletin: Guidance for Response to Ricin Delivered by Mail |
| Guidance on possible deliveries of Ricin via the mail. Includes information on protective measures for mail rooms, postal and shipping facilities and first responders. |
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| President's Budget Includes $274 Million to Further Improve Nation's Bio-Surveillance Capabilities |
| Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Tom Ridge and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced that President Bush's Fiscal Year 2005 budget request includes a $274 million Bio-Surveillance Program Initiative designed to protect the nation against bioterrorism and to strengthen the public health infrastructure. |
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| President Delivers Remarks on Smallpox |
| Remarks by the President on smallpox vaccinations. |
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| Smallpox Frequently Asked Questions |
| List of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Smallpox. |
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| Protecting Americans: Smallpox Vaccination Program |
| Today, the President announced a plan to better protect the American people against the threat of smallpox attack by hostile groups or governments. |
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| Background Information on Smallpox |
| Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The name smallpox is derived from the Latin word for "spotted" and refers to the raised bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person. |
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| Defending Against Biological Terrorism |
| One of the most important missions we have as a Nation is to be prepared for the threat of biological terrorism - the deliberate use of disease as a weapon. An effective biodefense will require a long-term strategy and significant new investment in the U.S. health care system. The President is taking steps now that will significantly improve the Nation's ability to protect its citizens against the threat of bioterrorism. |
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| President Increases Funding for Bioterrorism by 319 Percent |
| Thank you very much. Thanks for that warm welcome. It's great to be back in Pittsburgh. Never did I think I'd come back and say, America is under attack. |
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