Clinton era decision not to strike bin Laden in 2000
In the final months of the Clinton presidency officials weighed a military strike on Osama bin Laden after intelligence pinpointed his whereabouts. They ultimately chose not to attack, a decision discussed again nine months later as bin Laden's name arose amid linked attacks and congressional anger.
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Fed Provides 50 Billion to European Banks in U S
The Federal Reserve announced up to 50 billion dollars in liquidity to support European banks operating in the United States. The move, in a swap with the ECB, aims to prevent disruption of cross border payments as markets reassess after the World Trade Center attack.
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