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Boston Globe
February 2, 2008
The Pentagon yesterday insisted that it is ready to respond to a chemical, biological, or nuclear attack inside the United States, rejecting an independent panel's criticism of its preparations. But the Pentagon acknowledged that it is not yet satisfied with its plans to respond to some of the 15 catastrophic attack scenarios that federal agencies have been ordered to prepare for, such as a nuclear attack or a series of chemical attacks throughout the country. Paul McHale, assistant defense secretary for homeland defense, said plans to respond to those scenarios would be improved this year.
--Reuters
February 2, 2008
The Pentagon yesterday insisted that it is ready to respond to a chemical, biological, or nuclear attack inside the United States, rejecting an independent panel's criticism of its preparations. But the Pentagon acknowledged that it is not yet satisfied with its plans to respond to some of the 15 catastrophic attack scenarios that federal agencies have been ordered to prepare for, such as a nuclear attack or a series of chemical attacks throughout the country. Paul McHale, assistant defense secretary for homeland defense, said plans to respond to those scenarios would be improved this year.
--Reuters