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Better Bio Protections Needed

Better Bio Protections Needed

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Twenty years after an anthrax attack on Members of Congress, a new report says the federal government still doesn’t have an effective bio detection system.

Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle says a similar attack could happen now….

Daschle says he sponsored a bill setting up a biowatch program when he was in the Senate….

Daschle says many areas are vulnerable to a potential attack today….

Daschle says Congress and the federal government need to take it seriously and lead on enhancing detection and protections against bio weapons.

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