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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2002
Page
5
Specially equipped trucks scan unopened shipping containers for radiation emissions as part of new border security measures aimed at preventing dirty bomb threats. U S Customs and corporate officials said the program rolls out across border checkpoints to curb terrorist smuggling of radioactive devices.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Richard Carmona as surgeon general without opposition to succeed Dr. David Satcher. Carmona, an Arizona trauma surgeon and part time sheriff's deputy, pledged disease prevention and bioterrorism readiness, while critics noted delayed board certification and two failed exams.
Interior Secretary Gale Norton announced a proposal to designate 28 snakehead species as injurious wildlife Illegal to import or transport them across state lines The fish are described as top level predators with canine like teeth and the ability to move on land Norton cites threats to endangered freshwater species and ecological balance in ponds and streams
The Justice Department indicted five Abu Sayyaf leaders for conspiracy resulting in hostage taking and related killings after the 2001 Palawan rescue failed. Martin and Gracia Burnham of Wichita, Kansas, were held captive. Martin died June 7 during the operation. Gracia was wounded. The suspects are Khadafi Janjalani, Isnilon Hapilon, Aldam Tilao, Jamal Antel Sali Jr, and Hamshaji Sali.
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