State hikes security as war draws closer
TOPEKA AP Security and surveillance have increased across Kansas after President Bushs ultimatum to Iraq and the nations terror alert rise. Maj. Gen. Greg Gardner ordered 24 hour staffing for the states military emergency operations center. Local officials closed Coffey County Lake near the Wolf Creek nuclear plant. The heightened posture did not add Guard mobilization. The 190th Air Refueling Wing's aircraft and 100 members were slated to leave Forbes Field to support US operations against Iraq. Crews depart late Tuesday night. Gardner said soldiers already protect the states three feder- and continue guarding critical sites.
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Kansas faces heightened security as war looms
Kansas officials including Adjutant General Gardner and Governor Sebelius briefed Homeland Security Secretary Ridge on potential terror threats and planned security steps. About 1300 National Guard troops have been mobilized. Coffey County closed a lake as military actions near Iraq unfold. Gardner notes ongoing high operations tempo since 9 11.
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Kansas House to declare absolute support for war effort
Rep Lee Tafanelli a Army National Guard lieutenant colonel says he will not rewrite a proposed House resolution declaring Kansas in unified and absolute support of President Bush and the Iraq war. Democrats push for nuance on support and soldiers health testing amid looming hostilities.
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United States massing forces near Iraq as war looms
About 300,000 U.S. troops and more than 1,000 warplanes are near Iraq with fuel trucks and tanks advancing through Kuwait. Saddam orders Baghdad residents to burn oil and wood to hide targets. Foreign ministers from France Russia and Germany oppose war and will address the UN. United States and Britain draft a plan to fund humanitarian relief from Iraqi oil proceeds in a $40 billion UN account. Iraqi Kurds evacuate cities for mountain safety.
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