Washington Hyper File

EPF edition



U.S. Department of State

Tuesday, 6 January 2004


201 Transcript: White House Press Briefing, January 6
(President's view on space exploration, Mexico/immigration, North Korea, leak investigation, State of the Union speech, welcoming society, low-income workers/overtime pay) (5010)

202 New U.S. Entry Procedures Enhance Security, Preserve Welcoming Spirit
(US-VISIT program launched January 5) (830)

203 Fact Sheet: New U.S. Entry-Exit System Aims to Enhance Security
(Department of Homeland Security fact sheet and frequently asked questions on US-VISIT) (6270)

204 New Regulations to Reduce Terrorist Threat to Shipping and Ports
(Experts address maritime security issues at Africa Oil and Gas Forum) (1150)

205 Text: Firms to Research Anti-Missile Devices For Commercial Aircraft
(Homeland Security Dept. announces awarding contracts to three companies) (730)

206 Fact Sheet: U.S. Moves to Counter Threat from Portable Missiles
(Homeland Security Dept. funds research on technologies for commercial planes) (1600)

207 Text: USAID Grants Bechtel $1.8 Billion Contract for Iraq Reconstruction
(Engineering giant to work with Iraqi subcontractors) (460)

208 Iraqi Women's Group Seeks to Empower Women in New Iraq
(Group in Mosul offers training and social support) (580)

209 Excerpt: Study Finds Demand Is a Factor Driving Human Trafficking
(Work examines sex industry and domestic labor in Europe and Asia) (1270)

210 Text: U.S. Central Bank Likely to Maintain Low Rates, Official Says
(Federal Reserve governor says policy "justified" despite projected stronger growth) (4740)

211 Text: NOAA Announces Fishing Methods to Better Protect Endangered Turtles
(Fishing industry and environmental representatives issue endorsements) (1220)

212 Text: NASA Scientists Delighted with Pictures from Mars Rover
(Pictures depict shallow depressions for further exploration) (900)



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