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Narco-terror link a truly terrifying prospect

So you thought the recent subway bombings by terrorists in London were bad? Try this: A network of Islamic jihadists, financed by drug kingpins. Al-Qaida and heroin – a perfect nightmare together. That was just one of the worrisome scenarios presented Tuesday to former representatives of Tom Kean’s 9/11 commission. The bipartisan commission, now reconstituted as the non-profit 9/11 Public Discourse Project, is staging a series of seminars to assess America’s anti-terror efforts. The series will conclude next month with a report card on how well the federal government has followed the commission’s recommendations. Expect many low grades. Full Story