http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2795893/republicans-ebola-hearing-blast-white-house-refusal-ban-flights-failed-policy-frankly-doesn-t-make-sense-congressional-hearing-cdc-screwups.html'We are always open to ideas': Astonishing statement of CDC chief in CHARGE of bungled Ebola response as White House shifts blame and two congressmen call for his head
Congressmen in hearing were hopping mad at CDC screwups and White House promises
Obama spokesman cast blame at CDC director Thomas Frieden's feet and says he's 'taking responsibility'
Arizona and Pennsylvania congressmen want Frieden fired
He testified along with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases chief Anthony Fauci
Frieden inspired little confidence with admission that his agency is still hunting for answers
Administrator in charge of Texas hospital that misdiagnosed 'index patient' admitted his staff got no specialized Ebola training
By David Martosko, Us Political Editor for MailOnline
Published: 12:11 EST, 16 October 2014 | Updated: 14:01 EST, 16 October 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Thomas Frieden began his grilling Thursday on Capitol Hill with a stark admission that his agency is still searching for ways to combat the Ebola virus as it burrows into the United States.
Two members of Congress are calling for his resignation, and the White House began the torturous process of throwing him under the disease-control bus on Thursday afternoon, saying that Frieden is 'taking responsibility' for his agency's screwups.
'We're always open to ideas for what we can do to keep Americans safe,' Frieden said in his opening statement, departing from his prepared remarks in the face of a hostile and impatient panel in a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
'We would consider any options to better protect Americans,' he said later during a Q&A period.
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