>>“Only the C.D.C. has the expertise to collect data,” Ms. Shalala said. Oh really? Why does the other side claim this: >>“Today, the C.D.C. still has at least a week lag in reporting hospital data,” Mr. Caputo said. The CDC have shown themselves as the most opaque organization in the country with impenetrable access to their data for a normal citizen. I like how they always engage in word play to lie: >>But the **Health and Human Services database** that will receive new information is **not open to the public** How much so was the CDC data open to the 'public'? Or did their 'public' only consist of a few certified, accredited folks and somone who they knew personally or from selection few organizations? Basically not public. OK thanks for clarification.