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In reply to the discussion: Republicans ramp up pressure for travel ban on citizens of nations affected by Ebola [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(57,319 posts)6. And don't think about landing in Virginia.
VA Lawmakers Seek Ebola Travel Bans
In light of a reported thirteen African nations which have banned travel from Ebola prevalent areas to their countries, and reports of airlines which have suspended commercial flights to such areas, Delegate Robert G. Bob Marshall (R-13), Senator Richard Black (R-13) and Delegate Mark Berg, MD (R-29) sent a letter (see attached) urging Governor Terry McAuliffe to seek similar bans for Virginias airports and seaports.
The lawmakers wrote Governor McAuliffe:
We strongly urge you to use the police powers of Virginia to protect our citizens and residents from exposure to Ebola even if it means a timely court challenge against passenger airlines or the federal government if they continue to permit entry into Virginia of passengers flying from Ebola affected areas. We also ask you to take similar measures to protect our seaports. Indeed, Government travel restrictions were used to limit Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
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Republicans ramp up pressure for travel ban on citizens of nations affected by Ebola [View all]
candelista
Oct 2014
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The more voters they frighten, the more voters they frighten away from the polls. nt
valerief
Oct 2014
#4
Wait - I thought it was Ebola Terra-ists from Mexico we had to worry about.
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#5
The assumption was, we can handle it! It won't affect Americans! It will be contained
TwilightGardener
Oct 2014
#7
This should come as no surprise, and brings back the republicans view of HIV, "that they deserved
still_one
Oct 2014
#17
No. US passport holders need not apply for visas to travel back into their own country.
kestrel91316
Oct 2014
#29
I actually do support a temporary ban on US visas for people originating in the 3 affected African
kestrel91316
Oct 2014
#28
I can't see this doing anything unless we ban the return of US citizens who get sick overseas.
hollowdweller
Oct 2014
#42