IP: We're From the Government. We're Here to Help.:

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> <http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20011102-22126654.htm>We're From the 
> Government. We're Here to Help.
> We've heard a lot lately about how the war has restored Americans' faith 
> in their government. Some parts of the government, though, appear eager to 
> squander this newfound public trust. The Washington Times reports that the 
> Postal Service, on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control, 
> bought 4.8 million face masks to protect workers from contracting anthrax. 
> But the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is blocking their 
> use. "According to OSHA officials and regulations, the workers must 
> undergo hours of training and pass a 'fit test' before they can be allowed 
> to use the protective masks, which are like those worn by construction 
> workers who install drywall and can be purchased at hardware stores."

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