Obama Picks Ex-Aide Klain as Ebola Czar

The transcript discusses the political and health response to the Ebola crisis, including the appointment of Ron Klain as the Ebola czar. It covers the congressional hearing on Ebola, highlighting the challenges faced by the CDC in controlling the virus. The CDC's strategies, such as exit screening and increased awareness among physicians, are also detailed.

Who was appointed as the Ebola czar to manage the crisis?

• Steve Case

• Ron Klain

• Peter Cook

• Susan Rice

What was one of the main responsibilities of the newly appointed Ebola czar?

• To manage the organizational structure for crisis response

• To conduct exit screenings in affected countries

• To organize political fundraisers

• To oversee the CDC's laboratory services

What was a major concern raised by Republicans on Capitol Hill regarding the Ebola crisis?

• The effectiveness of exit screenings

• The role of Susan Rice in the crisis

• The appointment of a new czar

• The administration's command over the situation

What measure did the CDC implement to help control the spread of Ebola?

• Exit screening in affected countries

• Increased political fundraisers

• Appointment of a new national security advisor

• Reduction of laboratory services

What is the CDC's approach to using data in the Ebola crisis?

• To ignore data and focus on political strategies

• To rely on outdated information

• To use the most accurate data to inform actions

• To only use data from specialized laboratories