Congressional Hearings: Whos in the Ebola Hot Seat?

The transcript covers a hearing involving Dr. Tom Frieden of the CDC and other key figures discussing the Ebola crisis. It highlights the CDC's handling of the situation, including calls for Frieden's dismissal, and debates on implementing a travel ban to and from Ebola-affected regions. The transcript also addresses a controversial CDC decision allowing an infected health worker to fly, raising questions about the agency's protocols.

Who is expected to be the main witness at the hearing regarding the Ebola crisis?

• Dr. Tom Frieden

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• A top executive from a Dallas hospital

• A House Republican

What is one of the main criticisms faced by Dr. Frieden and the CDC?

• Lack of funding for Ebola research

• Ineffective communication with the public

• Handling of the Ebola crisis in the US

• Failure to develop a vaccine

What is the administration's stance on implementing a travel ban to Ebola-affected countries?

• They have not taken a stance

• They support a complete travel ban

• They believe current screening is sufficient

• They propose military flights only

What was the main concern regarding the healthcare worker's travel?

• She traveled without notifying the CDC

• She was not wearing protective gear

• She had a fever but was allowed to fly

• She was not screened at the airport

What was the temperature threshold for fever that the CDC considered concerning?

• 100 degrees

• 101 degrees

• 98.6 degrees

• 99.5 degrees