Senate wing closed as anthrax tests begin at Hart building
Authorities closed the Hart building wing housing 11 senators including Tom Daschle after overnight tests showed anthrax in mail to Daschle. About 200 people were to be screened and given antibiotics while nasal swabs tested others exposed. Separate cases at ABC News and NBC tied to anthrax raised nationwide concern.
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Court to rule on Jehovah's Witness permits
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if Stratton Ohio may require all door to door solicitors to obtain mayoral permits and display them. Jehovahs Witnesses fight the ordinance saying it burdens religious practice and anonymity while supporters cite homeowner security and equal treatment.
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Madison school board reopens Pledge of Allegiance policy
The Madison School Board voted 6-1 to allow the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the national anthem, reversing last week’s ban. Residents filled Madison Memorial High School to testify about the prior rule tied to a state patriotism law and concerns over the phrase one nation under God.
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FAA to audit airport security screeners nationwide
FAA will audit background checks of security screeners starting at the 20 busiest airports including Boston Newark and Washington Dulles. Investigators will review hiring records at 14 airports tied to Argenbright Security Inc amid past fines and alleged undocumented workers. The probe questions whether private screeners should remain private or join federal employees.
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Global terrorism probe nets 225 arrests in 40 countries
The AP reports 225 people arrested in about 40 nations as U S and foreign intelligence surface plots tied to terrorism since September 11. Four attacks were thwarted in France Turkey Yemen and Belgium, amid high level meetings between Ashcroft Mueller and Spain amid ongoing investigations of hijacker links and anthrax cases with limited concrete foreign involvement.
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