Report warns U.S. unprepared for bioterror

Report warns U.S. unprepared for bioterror: "In the wake of a recent 'credible' threat that a food-poisoning attack could target hotels and restaurants, a new report warns the United States is unprepared to respond to a major bioterror 'incident,' according to a report from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.

This warning also would include reaction to the spread of a major disease. The report, titled, 'Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism,' was released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

It said the 2009 outbreak of the H1N1 flu exposed serious underlying gaps in the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies and that the current economic crisis is straining an already fragile public health system.

It added that significant local, state and federal budget cuts have had a negative impact on the ability of public health departments to respond to such a crisis and maintain staff capabilities."