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the Swine Flu

An article found on MSNBC 's website claims that nationwide fears over the spread of the swine flu virus are easing for now . However , the article also claims that President Obama says the nation is preparing for the worst in spite of the relatively mild outbreak thus far Despite these seemingly contradictory statements , the authors of the article do not seem to favor left-wing ideals , and are accurate with their facts

The article seems to take on the role of a soothing diplomat . It tries to ease the worried mind while keeping

its readers informed simultaneously . The authors offers a report from New York City officials stating even though cases of the swine flu have been documented in the state several schools have closed temporarily , the virus has still not spread beyond a few schools . They also offer the fact that relatives of victims in Mexico , where the virus is believed to have originated , have yet to catch the virus . Though President Obama is confident the nation is going to be able to manage this potential pandemic flu effectively , the optimism is cautious in nature

The authors mix in a few bitter pills along with the rays of hope by producing cold facts , stating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 100 confirmed cases of swine flu in 20 states Friday . Many schools around the country are temporarily closed like those in New York . The authors also bring up the case of a United Airlines flight that was...

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