Obama is asking for 1.5 billion to fight against the “swine flu”.

President of the United StatesBarack Obama asked Congress to appropriate an additional 1.5 billion dollars to fight against the “swine flu” (more).

Chief Spokesman of the White House, Robert Gibbs, said that these funds would be used to control the impact of the virus and increase antiviral medications. The increased supply of the vaccine will support medical services and activities in the US and provide assistance tor international organizations in the fight to curb the deadly virus.

Is Obama’s response “political posturing”? Everyone remembers what happened (or didn’t happen) after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. People are still angry at the Bush administration’s failure to respond adequately to the disaster leaving people without food, clothing, medical assistance, or insurance. The Obama reaction is totally different. He is carrying about Americans and people from different countries. Is this a good political move or a decision from the heart – or both? What do you think”? 1.5 billion dollars is a huge commitment, especially for a country in financial turmoil…