Iraq War Support Drops and Public Doubts Rise
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Rice to detail anti-terror efforts before 9 11 attacks
Condoleezza Rice will give a 20 minute opening statement to the 9 11 commission outlining the Bush administration's anti-terror actions prior to the attacks. She will not rebut Richard Clarke in detail and will avoid apologizing to victims while condemning the terrorists. White House aides say she will focus on presenting facts to the commission and the public.
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Report questions FBI ability to become domestic intelligence agency
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