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Volume 347:856-857 September 12, 2002 Number 11
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Bioterrorism and Civil Liberties

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To the Editor: On the basis of service as a senior public health official in four states, I believe that Annas (April 25 issue)1 is incorrect in his conclusion that bioterrorism is primarily a federal issue. Historically and legally, state and local public health agencies in this country have had the lead role in responding to outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of communicable disease within their jurisdictions. State and local public health agencies have performed in this capacity for over 100 years. During those years, state health officials have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to use "police powers" with proper restraint. Federal . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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