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President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency and empowered his health secretary to suspend federal requirements and speed treatment for thousands of infected people.

The declaration that Obama signed late Friday authorized Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to bypass federal rules so health officials can respond more quickly to the outbreak, which has killed more than 1,000 people in the United States.

The goal is to remove bureaucratic roadblocks and make it easier for sick people to seek treatment and medical providers to provide it immediately. That could mean fewer hurdles involving Medicare, Medicaid or health privacy regulations.

“As a nation, we have prepared at all levels of government, and as individuals and communities, taking unprecedented steps to counter the emerging pandemic,” Obama wrote in the declaration, which theWhite House announced Saturday.

He said the pandemic keeps evolving, the rates of illness are rising rapidly in many areas and there’s a potential “to overburden health care resources.”

Because of vaccine production delays, the government has backed off initial, optimistic estimates that as many as 120 million doses would be available by mid-October. As of Wednesday, only 11 million doses had been shipped to health departments, doctor’s offices and other providers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionofficials said.

The government now hopes to have about 50 million doses of swine flu vaccine out by mid-November and 150 million in December.

The flu virus has to be grown in chicken eggs, and the yield hasn’t been as high as was initially hoped, officials explained.

Swine flu is more widespread now than it’s ever been. Health authorities say almost 100 children have died from the flu, known as H1N1, and 46 states now have widespread flu activity.

Worldwide, more than 5,000 people have reportedly died from swine flu since it emerged this year and developed into a global epidemic, the World Health Organization said Friday. Since most countries have stopped counting individual swine flu cases, the figure is considered an underestimate.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    Obama says this, Obama says that, Obama Obama Obama

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    Been there and done that! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASibLqwVbsk

    Obama is a hoax as well. You blind, deaf and Dumb Obamaites better get your heads straight and start doing some research, rather than believing any and everything you hear on CNN and MSNBC.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/maatra/ maatra

    This is bulshyt. Barak said its a national emergency nagas will dig up they dead to give them the fatal vaccine shot.

    Nagas will fall for anything cuz we dont stand for shyt unless they r goin to cancel house wives or any otha reality show nigeys will b in the streets burnin everythang

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ThatGoodShyt251/ ThatGoodShyt251

    The sh!t started down here in the Southeast it wasn’t a problem the sh!t widespread now it’s a damn problem and we still don’t have enough vaccine for these schools wtf I work in the hospital in ER I see these kids every night fukk all that talking do something nigga

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jazzpast/ jazzpast

    And then it began…

    “The goal is to remove bureaucratic roadblocks and make it easier for sick people to seek treatment and medical providers to provide it immediately. That could mean fewer hurdles involving Medicare, Medicaid or health privacy regulations.”

    You meant easier and faster for muthafuqas to get to their grave.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jazzpast/ jazzpast

    Oh yeah folks, be a good little sheeple and get the swine flu shot and obey me, so my friend’s companies can get the life insurance they got behind your back.also, because CHANGE will come, remember I said change will come,

    Sincerely your master,

    Barack Hussein Obama

    President of the United States
    Self-declared President of the United Nations
    Member of the Bilderberg Group
    Member of the Trilateral Commission
    Master Puppet of the 1% World Elites

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    Why is it that none of the “I LOVE OBAMA” morons ever come around when science is gettin dropped

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SirMoonlite2/ SirMoonlite2

    Oh….a national emergency!!!!, funny…..about 37,000 humans, North Americans (Statesman only, sorry Canada y Meijco) die each year from (drum roll..please) Common variants of the Viral Flu. I not taking anymore injections..FUK that!! damn Anthrax s**t I got with “Uncle Sugar merry ban of killers” cause’ n problems for me…right now….been stabbed at least 149 times with government sh1t juices over 20 years…no mas!!!

    PS: stop flying around the damn world….playing movie/ pop star!! fool, act like a PRESIDENT finish off the Taliban and the plan. audit the FED. Stop try ‘n to govern like the Europeans (there sh1T is more fup vs us)…Mine for gold and pay off OUR debt (that’s how Russia’s Rubble got stronger…son!!!). Kick them MFs out of here, that are here illegally, to many have paid out BIG MONEY (average immigrant throw ‘s out $41,500, over 5 years) to legally enter and gain citizenship..last thing get the fuk off the damn TV…every day, hour, minute…hama-bama..hama-bama…hama-bama!!! chinga!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    @Rok, Yeah I noticed that too, I guess they’re too busy getting upset at Rush or Glen Beck clips…Another thing to consider with this swine flu “scare”…How much money will pharmaceutical companies make from the production of this “vaccine?” In reality, this is just another undercover stimulus program. Every move Obama is making these days, is an attempt to jolt the economy, but as usual, this will only keep the rich CEO’s of the drug companies, well fed, while the masses still fighting for limited crumbs.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BLACKSUPERMAN662/ BLACKSUPERMAN662

    Wow i did not realize we had so many uncle toms on blackplanet……Dummies are ready to shoot obama cuz you are just like the same sorry blackmen that are always hatin on any other black men thats doing better than your sorry a**. robbing and killing each other while Rush is laughing at you idiots….You guys make me shame of my race.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    Catch a cramp and drop out then @ BlackSupperMan, (And yes I meant to spell it that way)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Zeru25/ Zeru25

    Lol@ the swine flu being a national emergency.. They have been pushing this s**t and its failed for the most part. Whoever biologically engineered this virus didnt make it potent enough. And the government has been pumping the gas petal and excelleration and breaks on public proclaimations regarding the virus’ severity. You guys worshipping Obama because he is black need to put on some tinted eye glasses so you can see what the world really looks like.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Zeru25/ Zeru25

    lol I cant help but laugh at the current events and how things line up. All these years we thought the 80′s and 90′s were making these science fiction movies and come to find out everything seems accurate. I remember watchin Deep Impact with Morgan Freeman as the president crackin the hell up.. Now it dont seem that funny to me anymore…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    @BlackSuperman…Next time try an intellectual rebuttal or something that we can at least think about…You are a cornball for mis using the term “hating”..calling somebody a “hater” is for teenagers. Grown men don’t talk like that. Uncle Tom’s don’t call out massa for what he is doing, they go along with him no matter what, and try to help him, even if ultimately its going to harm him…So by definition, that actually makes you the Uncle Tom. Unlike you though, I refrain from terms like that, and just stick to blind, deaf and dumb fools, who know not what they follow, but blindly follow anyway! If you respond to this, please outline anything you feel Obama is doing to help people (I’m not even going to ask about black people, just people in general) get out of the condition we are currently in, due to greedy banksters and CEO’s.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    My brother works in the medical field and LO & BEHOLD their is a very small percentage of swine flu cases and very few result in fatalities. However, the media has sensationalized it to the degree that it is a “plague” if we didn’t know any better. It pays to do your research and EDUCATE yourself before jumpin’ on the bandwagon and getting a H1N1 flu shot. I have a question (NOTHING MORE NOTHING less) for those who seem to be in opposition of President Obama…WHO DID YOU CAST A VOTE TO PUT IN OFFICE (if you even voted at all)??? Just curious!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    @Shamel. I personally didn’t vote for anyone. Never have, never will. Politricksters have NEVER solved root level problems only paid lip service to them. Even those who are under the false impression that Bill Clinton was such a great President, if you dig a little deeper, you will see, that under his admin. the means were put in motion that lead to this economic collapse. Larry Summers (current economic advisor to Obama) was the treasury secy who pretty much put his stamp of approval on the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, which in effect repealed the Glass-Stegall act. I won’t get into what that was here, but suffice it to say, that act alone, allowed the Goldman Sachs, and AIG’s of the world to get filthy rich through corrupt accounting practices. Obama is not changing that, only enhancing it! Thats just one of many reasons why I’m not an Obamaite or a voter!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/PurplePassion24/ PurplePassion24

    WOW, it is interesting to see the all of the negativity that is being said here. All the President is saying is H1N1 is spreading faster than expected and the government is taking measures to combat the outbreak. Mind you I don’t know the actual numbers of people infected, but I DO know of atleast 10 people who either have or have had CONFIRMED H1N1…and the flu season isn’t over. Usually I only know of 2 or 3 people who get one of the other strains each year. I’m just saying… For everyone who is against Obama…WHAT THE HELL ELSE ARE YOU EXPECTING FROM THIS MAN?! Do you all know how the government works..the whole divison of power thing…Checks & Balances….yes he is the president…..key word PRESIDENT…not monarch. Also to the comment about him making appearances all over the world…you do know that’s what presidents do right? EVERY past pres has made as many appearances as Obama. The difference is the Obamas are gettng more press than usual. Every little move they make, SOMEONE is there to photograph,write, or record it.

    Also, out of curiosity, to everyone who feels the president isn’t doing a good job, what alternative solutions do you have? I am not going to get on anything dealing with Afghanistan…I don’t claim to know much about international affairs. Unfortunately I am one of those who believe we have plenty of domestic issues we need to take care of before we can bombard into another country and mess things up for them too. But as far as the economic woes of this country, what are your opinions. I have my own opinions, but then again, I’m not in government. But how do you feel about healthcare reform? Do you agree with the Republicans? Do you want to leave it as is? I am just curious. Ok I have went on enough…but feel free to respond.

    Sidenote: _A_…..Blacksuperman did use “Uncle Tom” correctly. The term (although I don’t use it during serious conversation..only in jest) is used to describe a black person doing anything to stay in the good graces of the white man. I’m not saying that you are an Uncle Tom…but in the context of his post and the way he feels some of the posters are reacting, the term is used correctly. I am only guessing he is using this term b/c so many black men (only an analyzation of his words..not my opinion)on this site are Obama bashing trying to keep him down (also known as Crab in the barrel). This would perpetuate the white man (in this case republicans) getting richer…That’s just what I got out of it….lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    _A_,hmmmmm ok. I do thank for responding to my question.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    @PurplePassion…I appreciate your well thought out post. Unlike Blacksuperman you refrained from using predictable name calling, and offered some thoughtful words. I will like to address your healthcare question and say this. If Obama was really concerned about insurance companies charging so much, he should work to open up competition in the industry. Are you aware, that you can only have health coverage from within your state, and most states have one or two companies that control 90%+ of the industry. So if they don’t have competition, they are able to and almost always charge excessive fees..If you go with Obama’s plan, the insurance companies will still be able to charge what they want, because the “public option” the Govt will provide, won’t be worth a dam that you will almost be forced to go to the same companies now, for quality healthcare. Obama is about maintaining status quo, not facilitating change. All I ever ask of people, is to dig deeper, and get past the first Black President and the symbolism involved with that. We need real solutions to very real problems, and Obama has fooled people into thinking, that those solutions will come from DC. Again, Never has, never will.

    @Shamel…Trust me, I know what the hmmmmmmmmm really means…lol, but the fact is my sister, I just don’t put any stock in politicians. I would like for you or anyone to point to a time where politicians have offered real solutions to real problems, then put those solutions in motion. I won’t even get into the Federal Reserve bank and how we work non-stop paying off a never ending debt, that keeps us enslaved..Its 2010 now, and we need to be more diligent in our research, and stop letting CNN, MSNBC and FOX be our only source of information. That’s ALL I want people to do, look at all sides of the equation, THEN make up your mind…not too much to ask, right?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DA_GEORGETOWN_MAYOR/ DA_GEORGETOWN_MAYOR

    DANG! OBAMA IS IN A RUSH TO KILL YALL,HUH? LOL IF YOU WILL(BUT I KNOW YOU WONT,) HIS “STATE OF EMERGENCY” SUSPENDS ALL YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS! HE DOSENT EVEN HAVE TO GIVE UP THE PRESIDENCY,NOW! LOL

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    _A_, I agree with you wholeheartedly in relation to educating and empowering YOURSELVES where you are not reliant upon media to educate you. For that reason I do not watch the news (lol). It is hit or miss for me. I am a criminal justice student so most of the time I am stuck on First 48 or Court TV. I am not one of the more knowledgeable individuals when it comes to POLITICS (and will be FIRST to admit it). My “hmmmm” was just a statement…nothing more, nothing less. I recall you telling me on a previoius post about making ASSUMPTIONS and I took your comment objectively. I would suggest you apply the same when ASSUMING I meant something more by my statement. I simply asked a question. However, it does fascinate me to some degree that this is a page full of BLACK MEN crucifying our first black president. WOW!!! He has been in the office for a mere 9 months left with the rigorous responsibility of cleaning up Bush’s mess. It seems to be the expectation that he has this ability to get us out of debt and complete healthcare reform overnight…I dunno. I don’t claim to be an expert but I am one who supports my PRESIDENT and in fact voted for him and know that he is not going anywhere for at least the next 3 years unless these Republicans (or quite possibly his own fellow black americans) kill him first (smh)!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    …by the way, I don’t agree with everything Obama does or says. Furthermore, I didn’t vote for him because he was black. I actually voted for him on his healthcare reform platform, grants and educational scholarships available (as I am a student) and also his views on religion (amongst other things). Him being black was just an added benefit and a piece of history I was able to share with my son. His TRUE INTENTIONS will be made relevant over this term. I try to refrain from negativity and being so judgemental but that is just me. To each it’s own. The verdict is still out on this one.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Kountry_Mayne/ Kountry_Mayne

    Kountry_Mayne declares police brutality a national emergency !

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    Lol…yes, I made an assumption about your Hmmmmm! I will recall that. I just thought it was the typical, “if you’re not voting, you don’t have a right to speak” response I’m used to getting. My only issue with Obama, is, he is continuing on the same course that got us into this mess in the first place, and has hired many of the same people as well. Tim Geitner, Larry Summers, Ben Bernanke etc. are some of the same guys who orchestrated this collapse. These ebbs and flows in the market are NOT natural occurrences, like these news outlets would have us believe, they are the effects of corrupt policies. These asset bubbles are created, and continually inflated by artificial means, then when they burst, you get what we have now, millions of people losing jobs, homes, and dignity. Then Obama tries to create new bubbles with cash for clunkers and FHA home credits for first time buyers..More artificial bubbles…Its a sick game, and it always results in a transfer of wealth to the CEO’s and banksters..Lastly, I think we both know that many, many people did vote for him, only because he was Black and have got a clue about his policies. This man is just as bad as Bush. I know that might sound outlandish to you, but its true, and when all is said and done, This country will be in just as bad a shape, if not worse then when Bush left, and Bush definitely did a horrible job in his eight years..

    p.s. All those grants and scholarships that you may receive for school, will be paid for by tax payers dollars. So in essence, you will be paying that back one way or another.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    _A_, it is sad that more people cannot have an objective debate without degrading one another, making underhanded insults, or being narrow minded in ones view. I noticed how you listened to what both me and PurplePassion24 had to say without all the EXTRA bs I am so accustomed to seeing on BP. I can so respect and appreciate that about you. We don’t have to agree (because we obviously don’t share the same views on this) but all I ask is for one to respect my opinion and at least “attempt” to see where I am coming from. I’m one to find the good in every situation and everyone…seeing the glass half full as opposed to half empty. Do you think that having the EXPECTATION that he is going to be worst than bush is helping or hindering the situation? IMO it is rather premature to surmise what the state of this economy is going to be like at the end of his term when we are only 9 months in. Not saying you couldn’t be right but I just don’t think that way. I have always been one to give EVERYONE the “benefit of the doubt”. PROVE ME WRONG (I’m saying that indirectly). Maybe that is the martyr in me or perhaps a character flaw. I dunno!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Tried-N-True/ Tried-N-True

    Da_J_Rok—Thanks bro—–At least you are on point as opposed to those blind blind sheeples who follow without questioning. I remember when I was younger there was a hepititis scare and everyone was told to get the shot—-wellll guess what happened? Yep—-There was an increase in aids in the homosexual and minority communities…uuummmm

    Like rok said: “Obama says, Obama says”—-

    If Obama told you people to jump off a bridge and he would save you…many of you would—GUESS NOBODY HERE READ THE BOOK: “THE SPOOK THAT SAT BY THE DOOR” ;-)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/_A_/ _A_

    Shamel, I would not feel this way, if Mr. Obama were not going down the same exact road as the Bush administration and all other administrations in terms of economics. Basically, there are two major schools of thoughts when it comes to economics. Keynesian and Austrian. I personally see flaws in both since neither one of them adequately deals with potential corruption and fraud. When you run on a platform of change and transparency and then conduct business as usual, you sort of contradict yourself. Try this analogy. If you took your car to a mechanic and they totally destroyed it, I doubt seriously you would take your next vehicle there for repairs. Now lets say you did just to give a 2nd chance, and you happen to notice, that they were taking the same steps that were taken the last time you brought your car in, wouldn’t that raise some alarms internally? Wouldn’t you at least inquire about that? I’m sure you wouldn’t have a wait and see how it turns out, attitude.On a personal note, I like Mr. Obama. His personality is that of a dignified leader but the time is to critical for us to be caught up in his personality. I’m not accusing you of that, but there are so many who are indeed guilty. Lastly, you know you are 100& correct about healthy, respectful, thoughtful debate or discussion. I’m not a sensitive guy to be honest, I don’t mind guys like Blacksuperman throwing out his name calling, but what bothers me to no end, is the name calling, BUT no substantive comments. That I don’t respect at all.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    _A_, you explained yourself well and I can understand COMPLETELY where you are coming from. That is what I started off by asking a question (as opposed to making accusations) and it prompted a very informative debate. You are much more knowledgeable than I am when it comes to politics without a doubt. Like I said my thing is Criminal Justice. You have questions on Crime, Laws or even (most) of the Constitutional Amendments and such I can stomp with the big dogs (lol). However, on this one I just stand on the sidelines and make my observations. I learned a long time ago that politics and religion are two subjects that are better left unsaid ;) .

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    T-N-T… its all good bro, I would rather starve then eat the left overs from “Massa’s Table”

    Shamel… in most threads we have agreed more so then disagreed, Political Science is my major and I hate politics (as oxymoronic as that is) but I know I wouldn’t be able to conform in the way the system works, because they would be tryin to make an example out of me, so I would end up with life in jail. I would rather stay invovled on a local level as opposed to national. I don’t vote either, never have, and I don’t think I will ever do it. As much as I am critical of Bark, I embrace the idea that we have a man of color as our Commander-and-Chief, but I know thats about as far as that donkey rides. If I ever decide to do a book, it will be on the Constitution, breaking down every single law and amendment, that will more then likely get me killed.

    Our people never look at the “Fine Print” we take everything at face value and run, and when it comes back to bite us, the people that fooled us, say how sad, move right along. The ethics of law, have almost exceeded that of times past because black people have become educated now, so its a matter of keeping us in check not to exceed the value that we have to change. Think about it, all in our society, the suit to jeans ratio as I call it. Right now its more white folks that wanna be black then it is vice versa. At the same time, those of us that want to be accepted by the white people have a much larger platform then those that dont.

    I could type a mile worth of conversation on this, but its time for the sheep to put on the wolf clothing, and hunt with the pack, u dont have to swallow the kill, but u have to stain your appearance, in our case for the most part its our mind.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Blackmagicc/ Blackmagicc

    MUWHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID MUWHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

    NAH LET ME STOP BEING IMMATURE ITS OCTOBER SO I WAS BEIN A ASS FOR A SECOUND

    ITS BEEN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY THIS MAKES NO DIFFERENCE JUST SEND THE DAMN VACCINES THAT KILLED 40 PEOPLE DECADES AGO WHEN ARMY SOLDIERS WERE DIEING FROM IT

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Shamel_/ Shamel_

    DA_J_Rock…true, true indeed.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MR_NANASTROKER/ MR_NANASTROKER

    Da_j_rock U funny

    U don’t have the heart or the spirit 2 decifer the constitution because if you do you will get lost N the sauce(U already are statin your Political Science–the f**k is that bulls**t)first Inform yourself thoroughly, next disect Religion and your status in America..Federal Reserve..Birth Certificate(this is a contract stating that you have given the State your child was born in the right so basically the state is the Legal Guardian!!!…Social Security # is based upon the amount of work or your networth you will average out 2 achieve during your lifespan whether you B a productive citizen or incarcerated 4 the rest of your life (ie,..political prisoner)”"but I know I wouldn’t be able to conform in the way the system works, because they would be tryin to make an example out of me, so I would end up with life in jail.”" LMAO P***Y!!
    ya’ll nigers b***h made and scared of this revolution don’t run from it tackle it head on this has 2 be dealt with your childrens freedom are at stake…google natural person vs. artificial person…I know they won’t let me post on here anymore with all these double agents traffickin these sites

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MR_NANASTROKER/ MR_NANASTROKER

    but I got off my square lemme get the meat of the subject at hand oh and Tried_and_true that was a very good and honest perspective you brought up and inciteful I appreciate that brother….this is Obama runnin another man’s agenda…vaccinate and you will be regretful…your Body is mystery noone will figure out but we have a nutritional way 2 deal with any disease your immune system is outstanding…slave food is soul food and noone has stopped eating the scraps you ate from more than 150 years ago…the food in our grocery store has 2 pass USDA inspection along with an unknown amount of tampering of all food groups within this United States…we have been bamboozled 2 the point wheer we won’t recognize it because now this New World Order has put a black face 2 reach a certain point 2 further their agenda…they have been master planning this 4 a very long time and it can come 2 fruition if you people don’t (Samuel L Jackson style off school daze)WAKE UP!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MR_NANASTROKER/ MR_NANASTROKER

    WALKING TALKING DEAD THOUGH WE THINK WE LIVING
    WE JUST COPYCAT FOLLOWING THE SYSTEM
    BLACK ZOMBIES – Nas

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