Bush urges Americans to fight terrorism through service
President Bush in Atlanta urged citizens to turn fear into action by mentoring children, joining neighborhood crime watches, and volunteering at hospitals. He praised public servants, noted the anthrax threat, and announced a citizen preparedness task force while calling for Congress to back an economic stimulus and expanding AmeriCorps and Senior Corps.
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Franks Defends Afghan War Strategy Before Bush
General Tommy Franks defended the Afghan war tactics at a Pentagon briefing with President Bush present. He said the plan is unfolding as intended, aiming to destroy al Qaida and remove the Taliban harbor. Warplanes bomb Taliban positions north of Kabul as U S ships deploy to support operations.
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National Guard to play larger role at airports
President Bush announced a major rise in federal funds to expand the National Guard role at airports to bolster air travel confidence before the holidays. Officials said the plan aims to let states use money for airport security tasks such as passenger and baggage screening, gate monitoring, perimeter control, and guarding facilities and air traffic control sites.
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