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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld stands in front of a B-2 stealth bomber as he addresses the media and Air Force personnel Friday, Oct. 19, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.

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The U.S. military, homeland response

U.S. christens task force to track foreign terrorists
WASHINGTON – President Bush on Monday created a foreign-terrorist tracking task force, promising to close immigration loopholes and deny entry to foreigners intent on harming the United States.

Bush: Africa should ratify anti-terrorism pact
WASHINGTON – President Bush encouraged African nations on Monday to ratify a 1999 anti-terrorism pact to help fight any future assaults by the al-Qaida network or other would-be terrorists.

Giuliani says FBI must share data
NEW YORK – The FBI should be required to share information on efforts to fight terrorism with local law enforcement in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Monday.


Monday, Oct. 29
FBI chief pledges increased cooperation

Sunday, Oct. 28
Government adds new anti-terror tools
First lady tries to reassure nation

Saturday, Oct. 27
Bush signs anti-terrorism bill
Feds vow to use anti-terror tools

Friday, Oct. 26
Anti-terrorism bill sails through Senate, goes to Bush

Thursday, Oct. 25
Rumsfeld: U.S. expects to get bin Laden
Rumsfeld: Bin Laden may get away
Airport security firm agrees to do background checks
Man carries forgotten gun on flight

Wednesday, Oct. 24
House bill gives police new search powers
Public NRC document details nuke vulnerabilities
Cheney says U.S. efforts have prevented attacks


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