U.S. inquiry on 9/11 faults Clinton, Bush: bin Laden wasn't pursued aggressively, reports say; Powell and Albright dissent

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Testimony provided before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States indicates that administrations under both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush failed to pursue Osama bin Laden aggressively, opting for diplomatic instead of military tactics. Current Secretary of State Colin Powell and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright believe their administrations acted appropriately given the information available.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Clinton, Bill, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military policy, United States foreign relations, Albright, Madeleine K., Powell, Colin, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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U.S.-U.K. talks fan hopes for plan to ease debt load

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The United States and Britain are in dialogue over debt relief for developing nations and increasing foreign aid. The Bush administration advocates a complete write-off of $40 billion in world debt that 33 countries owe the African Development Bank and the World Bank. The United Kingdom advocates relief from debt payments.

United Kingdom, Developing Countries, Foreign assistance, Brown, Gordon (British politician)

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More aid for Comoros security is studied

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The administration of George W. Bush is concerned that the Comoros islands could become a haven for terrorists. Consequently, the US will increase financial aid for the country.

Government expenditures, Organizational history, Comoros, Finance, Prevention, Location, Security systems industry, Terrorists, Government finance

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