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Chertoff warns of transition 'vulnerability'

 
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Fears that terrorists might strike in an effort to influence the U.S. presidential elections never came to pass. But the nation's homeland security chief said Wednesday the country needs to remain vigilant during the presidential transition. "Any time there's a transition there's a danger or a risk that vulnerability (to terror attacks) will [...] (link)

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