The CDC has paused testing for rabies and pox viruses.

It's vital we keep a close eye on them as rabies is virtually 100% fatal without vaccination, and smallpox killed hundreds of millions (we really don't want a similar virus returning).

Losing track of these viruses is a recipe for catastrophe.

@wyatt_h_knott But how else will they pay for Iran? @luckytran

@dnkboston Using your social security

@luckytran

@wyatt_h_knott They've been threatening my social security since I was sixteen. I can't be frightened by that anymore. Rabies and smallpox still irk me.

@dnkboston Ah, I see you have not yet had the experience that I have had, of first seeing the reports of how much money is in your social security account, and then being told by the SSA that you are locked out of your account and will not be getting any benefits.

The reality of it is eye watering.

@wyatt_h_knott Wait, what? Why are you locked out of your benefits?

My husband and I did a check of ours a few years ago. Because we're a couple, we're almost maxed out.

@dnkboston Because I took money out of a 401k without paying taxes and have a huge tax liability that has been in abeyance for years. But when I go to SSA they tell me there's "a problem" with my account and I need to talk to them in person.
@wyatt_h_knott Why does SSA care about the tax issue? Wouldn't they garnish when you want to collect? Or am I just thinking about student loan nightmares?
@dnkboston They probably WOULD garnish went I went to collect, except that the tax liability with penalties is actually roughly equal to the amount withheld to date for SS, about 100K. So I think they're trying to just pre-emptively take it.