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Chertoff Cites Mumbai Attacks in Calling for Tighter U.S. Security

 
AR2008120303380The Nov. 26 terrorist attacks on Mumbai underscore the need for U.S. authorities to counter the security threat posed by small boats, strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard and keep the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Michael Chert... (link)

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