Washington Hyper File

EPF edition


U.S. Department of State

Thursday, February 7, 2002


401 Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, February 7
(Bush, Geneva Convention, Pakistan, Olympics, Yasser Arafat) (6010)

402 White House Report, Feb. 7: Bush/Hemisphere Travel, Cheney to Mideast
(Bush/Sharon talks on the Mideast, Cheney to travel to the Mideast) (1020)

403 State Department Report, February 6: Powell on Iraq
(Says Bush is examining full range of options on Iraq) (370)

404 Bush Says Geneva Convention Applies to Taliban, Not al-Qaida
(Taliban still doesn't qualify as POWs, Fleischer says) (430)

405 Treasury's O'Neill Says G-7 to Focus on Counterterrorism, Growth
(Development, financial crises among other priorities) (530)

406 Text: Lawmaker Says Security Is Primary Need in Afghanistan
(Urges continued support for interim government) (1710)

407 UNHCR Concerned About Afghan Security
(Lubbers reports on refugee situations in Afghanistan, Africa) (940)

408 Berger: Bush Statements on Terrorism Presage More Interventionist Policy
(Senate witnesses see toppling of Saddam Hussein as key step ahead) (590)

409 Transcript: Deputy Treasury Secretary Urges India to Continue Reforms
(Kenneth Dam's speech to Confederation of Indian Industry Feb 7) (2860)

410 Transcript: Adm. Blair Discusses Japan's Self Defense Forces, Korea
(February 4 press briefing in Tokyo) (5620)

411 Lawmaker Calls Attention to Plight of American Hostages in Philippines
(Notes their captivity since May 27, 2001 by Abu Sayaff group) (260)

412 Treasury's Taylor Calls for Better Finance Performance Measures
(Says half of loans to poor countries should be grants) (540)

413 Transcript: Larson Interview on Financing for Development
(Unlocking resources in poor countries critical, he says) (4930)

414 Text: U.N. Agency Head Urges Liberalized Agricultural Trade
(FAO's Diouf says more trade would raise living standards) (780)

415 Text: Census Analyzes U.S. Population in Global Context
(U.S. remains third most populous nation) (700)

416 Text: U.S. Census Bureau Reports 56 Million Immigrants and Children
(Immigrants and offspring reach highest level in U.S. history) (950)

417 Text: New U.S. Envoy Says Peace, Security Are Disarmament Goals
(Compliance with arms control agreements is critical, he says) (2450)

418 Text: Scientists Use Satellites to Help Track Disease Outbreaks
(NASA studies focus on disease epidemics in Africa and North America) (1020)

419 Text: U.N. Health Agency Warns of Flu in 2002-2003
(Advises vaccines for season ahead) (670)

420 U.S. House of Representatives Approves Cyber Security Legislation
(Measure designed to fund research to protect infrastructure) (430)


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