"Obama hits road to deal with pair of global crises"
By: Kevin Liptak
Source: CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/15/politics/obama-ebola-isis/index.html

        In the midst of two international crises spread across two continents; the War on Terror against the ISIS threat in the Middle East, and the Ebola outbreak ravaging West Africa, Obama embarked on a two-day U.S. road trip beginning from Washington. As Ebola continues to spread, and ISIS continues to leave a path of destruction in the Middle East, President Obama's leadership abilities have come under question, and the road trip is meant to showcase his effectiveness as the President. Obama plans to stop at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, and the U.S. Central Command at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Officials calmed the fears that ISIS and Ebola pose a threat to the American homeland, but do warn that if left unchecked they will reach uncontrollable levels. At the CDC headquarters, the President will be briefed on the deadly virus, and how the United States government is responding. The United States has contributed 100 million in combating the disease, and an extra 88 million is expected to be added to that sum if approved by Congress. The current estimate for the casualties of Ebola is at 3,500. At the Central Command in Tampa, where the front against ISIS is being run, the president is to be told about strategic plans against ISIS. According to Obama and his administration, ISIS does not present a threat to the United States, but individual fighters possessing U.S. and E.U. passports could potentially carry out an attack.
      This is a very important topic as it includes two threats important topics plaguing the world today, ISIS and Ebola. Both are currently being dealt with, but still constitute the need for foreign intervention. This two day trip by Obama is an attempt to show that he is a capable leader, but actions matter more. Middle Eastern powers need to work together and form a coalition to battle ISIS, while International Health agencies should continue searching for a cure devastating the nations of West Africa.