The U.S. Response
ATTACK
on AMERICA
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
During an end-of-the-year meeting with reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, President Bush said the United States does not know the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden but vowed that the terrorist mastermind will be found--dead or alive. With first lady Laura Bush by his side, the president also discussed the sagging U.S. economy, the mixed success of his domestic agenda and the fate of an American who fought alongside the Taliban.

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National security measures

The U.S. military, homeland response

New baggage screening law begins
WASHINGTON — Airlines began new baggage screening techniques at the nation's airports Friday morning, but passengers who showed up fearing the worst encountered few delays.

State of Union speech to focus on terrorism war
DURHAM, N.H. — President Bush plans to focus his first State of the Union address on the war against terrorism and efforts to protect against future attacks, leaving little room for traditional domestic issues.

Groups object to Justice focus on Mideast men
WASHINGTON — Action by the Justice Department to find and remove thousands of Middle Eastern men who have ignored orders to leave the country sparked complaints of racial bias by civil rights groups.

Monday, Jan. 7
Many who pledged aren't giving blood
Bush installs new transportation security chief
U.S. delegation finds Afghan woes

Sunday, Jan. 6
U.S. ready to help Uzbekistan
Tougher preflight questions?

Saturday, Jan. 5
Two rescued aid workers get book deal

Friday, Jan. 4
Pilot wanted mug shots of terrorists

Thursday, Jan. 3
U.S. extends security alert through Olympics
Afghan leader Karzai to visit U.S.
Airline passengers to pay security fee

Wednesday, Jan. 2
Food aid doubles

Tuesday, Jan. 1
Pentagon reconstruction to cost $700 million
500,000 greet new year in New York
Americans upbeat about future

Saturday, Dec. 29
Team interrogates al-Qaida members
Bush leans on Pakistan's president

Friday, Dec. 28
Bush pledges to capture bin Laden

Tuesday, Dec. 25
U.S. wants to help Yemen in search

Saturday, Dec. 22
Terror victims' aid offices open
U.S. investigating airstrike

Thursday, Dec. 20
Anti-terror compromise approved
Terms for victims fund announced
Bush announces more frozen assets

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Terrorist financing database could be running in two months

Monday, Dec. 16
Walker may not face treason charges
Americans charged with treason


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