Shadow government activated to run nation if Washington is crippled
The Bush administration activated Cold War era continuity plans creating a shadow government of 70 to 150 senior officials who would operate from two fortified East Coast locations. Rotations began in late 2001 with underground work and no family contact, aiming to maintain essential federal functions during a terror attack.
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Consumer spending and income rise 0.4 percent in January
The Commerce Department reports that household spending rose 0.4 percent in January after a flat December while income, including wages and government benefits, advanced 0.4 percent the largest gain in six months. Slower big-ticket purchases offset gains in nondurables and services as economists weigh the economy the recession and post September 11 recovery.
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