Lawmakers critical of the Justice Department's anti-terrorism campaign will hear directly from Attorney General John Ashcroft at Senate Judiciary Committee in early December. Full Story …
US targets three more countries
The war on terrorism is to be extended to three new countries as soon as the campaign in Afghanistan is over. Targets linked to Osama Bin Laden in Somalia, Sudan and Yemen will be at the top of the …
Most Americans want smallpox vaccination
Three-fifths of Americans say they would want a smallpox vaccination if it were widely available, according to an Associated Press poll that suggests continued nervousness about bioterrorism. Full …
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Tom Ridge needs tools to win
The attacks of September 11 made it abundantly clear that our previous organizations and methods of coping with terrorism were woefully inadequate. On Oct. 8, President Bush appointed Tom Ridge to …
Chile Says Letter Contained Anthrax; Would Be First Tainted Mail Outside United
The government said Monday that a letter sent from Switzerland to Chile was tainted with anthrax. If confirmed, it would be the first case of the deadly bacteria in mail outside the United States …
Tussle ahead on terror plan
When Congress returns to work after Thanksgiving, Democrats and Republicans will find themselves quickly embroiled in a new fight over the best way to secure the nation from terrorism. Full Story …
Owens wants Colorado security agency
Gov. Bill Owens plans to ask lawmakers to fund a Colorado office of homeland security in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and subsequent threat of bioterrorism. Full Story …
Bush Threatens to Veto Spending Bill
President Bush promised congressional leaders Tuesday that he would veto any emergency legislation that exceeds the $40 billion Congress has already provided for anti-terrorism efforts. Full Story …
Suicide warriors: Dying for a cause
Even if the war in Afghanistan ends in a victory of sorts, even if Osama bin Laden is captured or killed, even if Islamic grievances are addressed and political talks begun, will the threat of …
U.S. Vaccinates Medical Workers Against Smallpox
The United States, fearful of a bioterrorism attack similar to the anthrax scare sweeping the country, said on Sunday key front-line medical workers were being vaccinated against smallpox. Full Story …
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