U.S. Ventilator Stockpile Now Full

U.S. Ventilator Stockpile Now Full

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The U.S. stockpile of ventilators is now full, leading to the cancellation of some production contracts, saving taxpayers millions. President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost ventilator supply, resulting in over 94,000 units produced by companies like General Electric and Medtronic. The Department of Health and Human Services now holds nearly 120,000 ventilators for state and local use. However, some Democrats criticize the administration for overspending to achieve the president's goal of making the U.S. the 'king of ventilators.'

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Which companies were listed in the order to produce ventilators?

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What criticism did some Democrats have regarding the Trump administration's spending?

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