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For many, swine flu is proving to be more of an inconvenience than a pandemic. One of them is Ray Nagin, who has been quarantined by the Chinese government after traveling on a plane with someone experiencing swine flu symptoms.

CNN:

Nagin flew on a plane that also carried a passenger who is being treated for symptoms suspected to be from the virus, commonly known as swine flu, the mayor’s office said in a statement.

Nagin, his wife and a member of his security detail have been quarantined in Shanghai, though all three remain symptom free, the statement said.

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By PatrickHenry, June 8 at 7:36 pm #

Undergoing some Manchurian candidate training.

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By PSmith, June 8 at 12:44 am #

One of Cheney’s stay behinds pulled a string? -

Sy Hersh - http://www.nowpublic.com/world/countdown-seymour-hersh-dick-cheney-stay-behinds

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By Outraged, June 7 at 9:47 pm #

Nagin got Shanghai’d…. lol. How much do you think China would charge to keep him indefinitely?

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By Don, June 7 at 6:39 pm #
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How much will the government of China charge to keep Nagin. His wife and guard not included. By the way, why is he traveling with a security personnel? Is he so well known in China that he feels that his life might be in danger?

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