FBI/CDC Results Released from Recent Study on Rapid, On-Site Anthrax and Plague Tests

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation/Centers for Disease Control.

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Congressional Reaction:

Upon review of these data and the surrounding circumstances, Congressman Curt Weldon (R-PA), (Chairman Committee on Science and Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus) drafted a letter on October 9th to Mr. Tommy Thompson, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.  In his letter, Congressman Weldon expresses his “deep disappointment” in the DHHS policy advisory and requests that the DHHS “immediately rescind this advisory”.  (The text of the letter can be reviewed by clicking here.)

As Congressman Weldon notes, the DHHS was remiss in instituting a policy so clearly in conflict with the needs of the first responders.  He goes on further to state that DHHS should have consulted with the first responders from the outset and certainly before taking action.

We are hopeful that as more information becomes available, Federal officials will take appropriate action and rescind their policy recommendations.  In any case, we are confident that review of the available data will help to assuage any doubts concerning performance of the Tetracore anthrax test.

Summary:

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