Congress Questions Federal Response to Ebola Outbreak

The transcript covers a House Oversight Committee hearing on the Ebola response, highlighting bipartisan concerns. Darrell Isa emphasized the global threat of Ebola and criticized policy missteps. The hearing discussed protecting service members in West Africa and the need for better training and equipment for healthcare workers. The debate on implementing a quarantine or travel ban for those returning from Ebola-affected regions was also addressed, with no commitment from the White House.

What was the main focus of the House Oversight Committee hearing discussed in the first section?

• The economic impact of Ebola

• The bipartisan nature of the hearing

• The public statements and policy choices regarding Ebola

• The role of the media in spreading information about Ebola

In the second section, what was a major concern regarding American service members?

• Their access to medical facilities

• Their ability to communicate with family

• Their protection while deployed in West Africa

• Their training in handling Ebola cases

What did a Union Leader request during the hearing?

• Increased public awareness campaigns

• Stricter travel restrictions

• More funding for research

• Better training and equipment for nurses

What was the White House's position on implementing a quarantine for travelers from Ebola-affected countries?

• They were considering it but not committed

• They had already implemented it

• They rejected it outright

• They fully supported it

What other measure, besides quarantine, was the White House not committed to?

• Implementing a travel ban

• Increasing funding for Ebola research

• Providing free vaccines

• Deploying more troops to West Africa