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    The Four Defensive Measures Against Terrorism

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    Sep 24, 2004

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    Today's terrorists kill in quantity and kill indiscriminately. Preparedness requires improving intelligence, increasing security, developing effective response capabilities, and community involvement.

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    Nicole Lurie, Jeffrey Wasserman

    Dec 30, 2004

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    Dec 29, 2004

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    Dec 13, 2004

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    Dec 10, 2004

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    Dec 2, 2004

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    Nov 28, 2004

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    Nov 22, 2004

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    Nuclear Accord Could Open Door To Re-engagement With Tehran

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    Nov 19, 2004

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    Nov 15, 2004

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    James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins

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    Nov 10, 2004

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    Shortages Beyond Flu Shots

    Jennifer Brower

    Nov 9, 2004

    Washington Times

    The flu vaccine is not the only vaccine that Americans could find in short supply due to a lack of enough manufacturing facilities licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In the past six years there have been U.S. shortages of more than half of the 12 recommended childhood vaccines, and there could be more.

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    Oct 29, 2004

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