crimes 4. Combat public corruption at all levels; 5. Protect civil rights; 6. Combat transnational/national criminal organizations and enterprises 7. Combat major white-collar crime; 8. Combat significant violent crime; 9. Support federal‚ state‚ local and international partners; 10. Upgrade technology for successful performance of the FBI’s mission. In August 2007‚ the top categories of lead criminal charges resulting from FBI investigations were: 1. Bank
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The Tragedy Across America The unconscionable tragedy that besieged our nation September 11 has shocked Americans. Indeed‚ images of the carnage that traveled around the world proved how vulnerable the world is to barbaric terrorism. But as that shock turned into anger‚ a dangerous mix of emotions began to settle across America. Talk-Radio callers queued on the phone to vent their anger after the attacks. "We need to nuke them all!" said one caller. "Throw all foreigners out of the country
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One of the most significant moments in U.S. history was the terrorist attacks on that happened on September 11‚ 2001. This event was the first time in American history where we as a nation felt vulnerable to attacks. The aftermath from 9/11 has ensured that we made drastic changes to our security by enacting policies‚ and agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)‚ Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.)‚ U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)‚ U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act of 2001
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On September 11th‚ 2001‚ the world changed in the matter of seconds. America was brought to their knees‚ with tears. Four planes were taken over by Islamic terrorists on suicide missions targeting the United States. One plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania‚ another hit the Pentagon right outside of Washington DC. While the other two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. This was a day that would go down in American history as one of the worst terrorist
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The crash into twin towers is a terrible terrible thing. There isn’t even words to descried how horrible it was. Imagine the families at home watching their fathers and mothers leave the building‚ up to heaven or out the doors running for their lives. Imagine you were on those planes. The crying and scared children hugging their parents wishing it was a bad dream. Imagine you were the pilot. Knowing you were those innocent people’s last chance and you couldn’t do anything to stop them. As I watched
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book on widespread conspiracy allegations concerning the events of 9/11/01. That book‚ compiled by the journal POPULAR MECHANICS: Debunking 9/11 Myths: Why Conspiracy Theories Can’t Stand Up‚ attempts to silence the avalanche of suspicion triggered by attacks that day. You can obtain the essence of those suspicions by consulting the many "Truther" sites on the Web. To a general reader‚ explain what we ought to think about 9/11 in the wake of this confrontation over what actually happened on that
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Fahrenheit 9/11 Selling of American Empire "The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked‚ and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." Hermann Goering It was with disbelief and shock that people around the world saw footage of the terrorist attacks in the US on September 11‚ 2001 when the planes-turned-missiles slammed into
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Michael Moore’s latest film‚ "Fahrenheit 9/11‚" presents a critical look at the administration of George W. Bush and the War on Terrorism. In this film Moore investigates the rapid growth of the United States government and its trend of trampling the rights of individuals‚ and the corporatism that is spawned out of the close ties between big government and big business during wartime. Michael Moore may not convince all audiences‚ but is successful for its factual accuracy in which the evidence spoke
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"9/11" and "Nine Eleven" redirect here. For the date‚ see September 11 or 9 November. For other uses‚ see September 11 attacks (disambiguation). Page semi-protected September 11 attacks A montage of eight images depicting‚ from top to bottom‚ the World Trade Center towers burning‚ the collapsed section of the Pentagon‚ the impact explosion in the south tower‚ a rescue worker standing in front of rubble of the collapsed towers‚ an excavator unearthing a smashed jet engine‚ three frames of video
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