U S official warns of vulnerability to chemical and germ terrorism
Louis Giuffrida head of FEMA told a terrorism conference that the United States is extremely vulnerable to attacks using chemical and biological weapons and cannot rely on current uncoordinated methods to stop such threats. He warned systems like power grids and pipelines could face major disruption from targeted acts.
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U S envoy faults UN bias on its 40th anniversary
Vernon A. Walters the new U S ambassador to the United Nations denounced the General Assembly as lynching the United States by resolution during a San Francisco conference marking the UN charter's 40th anniversary. He urged more pro American votes and predicted the UN can aid hostage negotiations while defending the administration's stance.
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Existing home sales slip in May as rates ease
The National Association of Realtors reports existing single family home sales fell 1 percent in May to a 3.01 million annual rate, down from 3.04 million in April. Analysts expect demand to stay firm amid falling mortgage rates.
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