News coverage of President Bush's flu-response plan highlighted the worst-case scenario described by administration officials in which 2 million Americans could die and vaccines would have to be rationed.
Other stories discussed the possible impact on global trade and travel, noting that an avian flu outbreak could spur US travel restrictions. The White House asked Americans not to stockpile drugs like Tamiflu, which could slow government efforts. Critics charged that Bush's plan places too big a burden on state and ...