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9/11 Commission heads issue security gap warning

By doris | Published: August 31, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — The heads of the 9/11 Commission issued a new report Wednesday warning of continued shortfalls in anti-terror measures adopted in the wake of the 2001 al Qaeda attacks against the United States. Specifically, the report highlights nine commission recommendations that remain unfulfilled. Among other things, it cites a [...]

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Homeland Security nears decision on terror warning system

By doris | Published: April 9, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is nearing a decision on its plan to replace the color-coded terror warning alert introduced after the attacks on 9/11 with a two tier detailed advisory system. “The plan is not yet final, as we will continue to meet and exercise with our partners [...]

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