By Ashley Killough, CNN
updated 3:21 PM EDT, Mon October 13, 2014
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Washington (CNN) -- Ron Paul and Rand Paul are singing slightly different tunes on the threat of Ebola.
Sen. Rand Paul, an ophthalmologist and likely presidential contender, has been generating headlines for his stark warnings about the virus, urging a temporary flight suspension from certain West African countries and suggesting Ebola is much more contagious than the government says.
His father, former Rep. Ron Paul, who's also a physician, appears to feel differently. In a column out Sunday, he sounds less distressed about the potential of the virus spreading in the United States and doesn't seem to think airline restrictions will do much good.
White House not naming Ebola 'czar'
The former presidential candidate -- an obstetrician with a strong libertarian following -- doesn't mention banning flights as a possible solution. Instead, he writes that safety concerns can best be handled by the airlines themselves, which he says would have a greater incentive to protect passengers than governments would.
"They can do so while providing a safe means of travel for those seeking medical treatment in the United States," he writes. "This would remove the incentive to lie about exposure to the virus among those seeking to come here for treatment."
Questions remain about how Dallas nurse got Ebola
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A libertarian candidate running in the Iowa Senate race has been killed in a small plane crash, according to the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
Doug Butzier, a physician at a Dubuque-area hospital, was killed after crashing the plane near Key West, Iowa, according to the report.
He was one of four third-party candidates on the ballot in the closely-watched Iowa Senate race between Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst.
A recent Des Moines Register poll showed Braley with 46 percent to Ernst's 47 percent. Three percent of respondents chose "someone else."
In a statement, Ernst offered her condolences: "I am deeply saddened to learn the tragic news about Dr. Doug Butzier. I appreciated Doug's willingness to contribute to this important election. In addition to representing Libertarians in this campaign, Doug served his community as an ER doctor and medical leader. Gail and I will keep Doug's family in our thoughts and prayers as they mourn their untimely loss."
And Braley said he was "shocked and saddened" by the news: Im shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic death of Doug Butzier. I have enormous respect for anyone who puts their name forward as a candidate for public office. Carolyn and I send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Butziers wife and family during this difficult time.
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Report: Libertarian Running in IA Senate Race Dies in Plane Crash
Doug Butzier, the Libertarian Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, was killed in a plane crash, authorities said Tuesday. He was 59.
Key West Fire Chief Brian Arnold confirmed the crash and Butzier's death in a brief interview. He said Butzier was piloting an airplane late Monday night when it crashedabout a mile from the Dubuque airport, which Butzier was approaching. No one else was in the plane.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating a crash in the Dubuque area that caused no ground injuries.
Butzier, an emergency room doctor, was a long-shot against state Sen. Joni Ernst (R) and Rep. Bruce Braley (D). Ernst offered condolences on Twitter:
In a statement, Braley said he was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic death of Doug Butzier. I have enormous respect for anyone who puts their name forward as a candidate for public office. Carolyn and I send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Butziers wife and family during this difficult time.
Sean Sullivan has covered national politics for The Washington Post since 2012.
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