Washington Hyper File
EPF edition
U.S. Department of State
Tuesday, March 12, 2002
201 Transcript: White House Press Briefing Aboard Air Force One, March 12
(President's schedule in Philadelphia, meetings at White House later with Russian Defense Minister and with President of Uzbekistan, Zinni/Middle East situation overnight, Iraq/missing pilot from Persian Gulf war, Homeland Security Director Ridge announces new color code system, John Bridgeland's USA Freedom Corps) (2440)
202 Transcript: Defense Department Briefing, March 12
(Sept. 11 attacks: six-months anniversary/contributions from coalition governments, Russian Defense Minister's visit, Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda/air strikes/bombs dropped, location of operations ("Whale's back") (6050)
203 Defense Department Report, March 12: Afghanistan Operations
(No U.S. support for negotiated escape of enemy forces) (480)
204 Transcript: NSC Advisor Rice Says U.S. Has Made No Decision on Iraq
("In a phase of consulting," she explains in PBS Interview) (3420)
205 Powell Rejects Reports U.S. Is Boosting Reliance on Nuclear Weapons
(He tells Senate panel that, really, reductions are accelerating) (950)
206 U.S. Goal: Keep Weapons of Mass Destruction Out of Terrorists' Hands
(Bush administration works with allies to deny WMD access) (1500)
207 Fact Sheet: Six-month Overview of the War on Terrorism
(Summary of U.S. and Coalition Actions) (350)
208 Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative at Sept. 11 Photo Exhibit in Brazil
(Praises Brazil's initiative in aiding United States on Sept. 11) (1260)
209 Byliner: Senator Robert C. Byrd on Why Congress Has to Ask Questions
(Op-ed column from The New York Times on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 (690) (670)
210 Text: Lugar Submits Bill for Free Trade Agreement with Philippines
(S. 2005 authorizes negotiation of trade deal with long-time ally) (1030)
211 Text: U.N. Agency Provides Wheat Seeds for Spring Planting in Afghanistan
(FAO says U.S. aid funded seed distribution) (670)
212 Transcript: Gulf Support for Fight Against Money Laundering "Excellent"
(Treasury Secretary O'Neill's March 8 interview in Dubai) (2820)
213 Text: Bush Homeland Security Presidential Directive-3
(Ridge introduces new terrorist alert system) (1990)
214 Fact Sheet: The Homeland Security Advisory System
(To disseminate information on risk of terrorist attacks) (910)
215 Text: FTC Says Web Sites Closed by Court Due to Deceptive Practices
(Sites attempted to sell useless domain names) (980)
216 Text: EPA's Whitman Cites Progress toward Cleaner Air, Water
(Reviews administration's environmental record after one year) (2680)
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