Terrorism: The Attacks, U.S. Response and Preparedness

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Analyses of the Terrorist Attacks

Was There a Massive U.S. Intelligence Failure?

The Failure of American Intelligence
by John C. K. Daly, Christian Science Monitor
The Cost of Complacency: The unavoidable question is, ''If everyone knew of the danger, why did we fail so dismally to thwart it?''
by Geoffrey Colvin, Fortune
U.S. Missed Signs of Plot: In hindsight, officials failed to follow up on clues to planned assault
by Nancy Benac, Detroit News
Dept. of Justice Blocked FBI Search Warrant: Computer check sought in August
by Jerry Seper, Washington Times

What Does bin Laden Really Want?

Bin Laden's Secret Goal Is to Overthrow the House of Saud: If his plan succeeds - as it well might - the entire economic system of the West is in danger
by Paul Michael Wihbey, London Daily Telegraph
Who Is Osama bin Laden?
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Is the U.S. Prepared for Future Attacks?

Survivability of Nuclear Plants to be Re-Examined
by Keay Davidson, San Francisco Chronicle
U.S. Missiles Left Open to Theft; A study finds the weapons are often left unguarded when trucked around the country by contractors
by Bart Jansen, Portland Press Herald
Response System Lacks Coordination, Officials Say: Agencies don't even agree on which diseases rate a place on the threat list
by Andrew Schneider, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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