Analysis: Experts in public health, arms control and national security urging the US government to take immediate action to counter growing threat of biological warfare

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Analysis: Experts in public health, arms control and national security urging the US government to take immediate action to counter growing threat of biological warfare

Host: NOAH ADAMS Time: 9:00-10:00 PM

NOAH ADAMS, host:

Experts in national security, intelligence and public health today called for urgent steps to cope with the threat of biological warfare and new naturally occurring epidemics. In testimony before a Senate committee, one witness after another described why the threat is greater today than just 10 years ago, and they've warned that all sectors of US ...

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