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Obama: Do Not Give in to Ebola 'Hysteria'

President Barack Obama has urged Americans not to give in to Ebola "hysteria or fear," urging people to keep the situation in perspective. In his weekly address Saturday, Obama said the U.S. may see more "isolated" cases of the deadly disease, but he is "absolutely confident" that officials can prevent a serious outbreak in the United States. The president said there are three basic facts to remember. "First, what we're seeing now is not an...

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