Mr.Obama also says government agencies are preparing in case the flu comes back in a stronger form in the normal flu season.

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But preparing the son looks to be a form of insurance policy.

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The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges had been preparing to release a statement saying it could not support the health bill in its current form.

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But some form of euro drama looks ever more likely and it would be better if governments started preparing for it now.

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