Reagan National Reopens Under Tight Security
Reagan National Airport reopened with limited service amid heightened security following the September 11 attacks. The first US Airways shuttle to New York carried officials and travelers as authorities enforce dual security checks, stricter screening, and expanded identification for staff. Flight paths avoid the Potomac corridor, with six cities served initially and ten more added in November.
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Senate Approves Vietnam Trade Pact in Bipartisan Vote
The Senate backed a trade normalization agreement with Vietnam by 88 to 12, marking a major step in U.S. efforts to heal ties. President Bush planned to sign, with Vietnam to cut tariffs, ease non tariff barriers, protect IP, and open markets to American services and investment.
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Bush offers 320 million in Afghan aid amid crisis
President Bush announced 320 million dollars in humanitarian aid for Afghans and neighboring countries, with 295 million for drought famine and refugee relief. The package, via UN Red Cross and NGOs, aims to help during a harsh winter as U.S. leads a coalition against terror.
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Congress seeks bill to halt terror funding flow
Congress aims to expand powers to disrupt terrorist financing and money laundering. Bush officials say new authority is needed. Sarbanes led Senate Banking Committee action while banks like Bank of America and Citibank are cited as conduits. President Bush froze assets linked to bin Laden after attacks. about $6 million blocked and 50 bank accounts frozen.
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CIA Report Cited Rising Bin Laden Threat Before Sept. 11
CIA warned in August that Osama bin Laden was increasingly determined to strike on U S soil. FBI traced hijackers to his network via phone intercepts money transfers and training camps. Key evidence includes transfers between Mohamed Atta and Mustafa Ahmed suggesting Ahmed’s link to bin Laden’s finances and possible departure to Pakistan before Sept 11.
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