U.S. says that al Qaeda may be planning strike: Homeland Security chief cites 'credible' information of plot to disrupt elections

Article Abstract:

Homeland security secretary Tom Ridge reported that recent intelligence suggests that al Qaeda is planning a large-scale terrorist attack to disrupt the nation's 2004 elections. However, no specific date or location for the attack has been discerned.

Legal issues & crime, Strategy & planning, Planning, Company legal issue, Investigations, National security, Company business planning, Ridge, Thomas J., Domestic policy, Al-Qaeda, Terrorism alerts

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Amtrak asks U.S. Congress for $515 million

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Amtrak is requesting funding worth US$515 million for new security measures from the United States Congress. Amtrak plans to implement other passenger safety measures as well.

Railroad Passenger Operations, Line-Haul Railroads, Railroads, line-haul operating, Passenger rail services, Railroads, Finance, Powers and duties, United States. Congress, United States. National Railroad Passenger Corp.

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European Commission Reveals Plan To Boost Postal-Market Competition

Article Abstract:

The European Commission is planning to open up the postal market to 20% competition by 2003.

European Union, Legislative Bodies, Post Office & Civil Service, Management, Brief Article, Postal service, Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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