Sept 11 commission urges major intelligence overhaul
The Sept 11 commission warned that we are not safe yet and urged a national counterterrorism center headed by a Cabinet-level director to unify intelligence efforts. The bipartisan panel pledged reforms as an election-year issue following a 20 month investigation into the deadliest terrorist attack in US history.
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Families press for swift intel reforms after 9 11 report
Washington AP reports Steve Push, husband of Lisa Raines, hails the 9 11 commission's call for sweeping changes in intelligence oversight. Families praise lawmakers and the White House energy behind accountability while facing political resistance. The panel warns of further attacks and urges rapid reform despite debate over a national intelligence director.
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US launches precision attack near Fallujah amid Iraqi toll
US forces say a precision attack outside a Fallujah house wounded five civilians including three children while denying militants were inside. The day also saw the deaths of two US soldiers from a roadside bomb near Samarra and a separate Baghdad area collision that killed nine Iraqis. An Iraqi family returning from a wedding near Tarmiyah lost members. The bombardment, coordinated with the Iraqi government, targeted supposed Zarqawi linked militants and left a crater shown on APTV.
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Army findings cite 94 abuses and 39 deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan
Army Inspector General report details 94 confirmed or alleged abuses and 39 deaths among troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It blames rule breaking by a few soldiers and officers, not Army policy, drawing Senate concern over training and doctrine gaps. Cases include beatings at Abu Ghraib and deaths under investigation.
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