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2002 News Photos

June 6, 2002: As police, firefighters, and health care professionals look on, Secretary Thompson and New York Governor George Pataki shake hands after Secretary Thompson signed the check authorizing the release of $27,133,808 to the state of New York to improve their bioterrorism preparedness and public health infrastructure. Secretary Thompson was in New York City to announce grants to 51 states and cities totaling nearly $750 million. During this event, Secretary Thompson also presented a check to the City of New York and Mayor Bloomberg for $20,944,832. (Courtesy of the Office of Governor George Pataki) [original = 198K]

Secretary Thompson at St. Vincent's Hospital

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