Senate meets to discuss ways to respond to terrorism, some government agencies are moving ahead with plans and protection of their own. New technology and growing economic connections between nations has made it more difficult to combat terrorism. Vice President Dick Cheney is putting together a task force to clarify how the multi-agency effort should proceed. Anti-terrorism activities will be coordinated under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency that normally deals with natural disasters like tornadoes and floods. The government is particularly concerned about nuclear, biological, chemical and cyberterrorism threats. However, State Department statistics show that during the last decade, more than one third of all worldwide terrorist acts were directed against U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft pointed out to senators Tuesday that only about five percent of the world's population is American. Bush will be designed to coordinate existing agencies' response to terrorism. A new office of national preparedness created by Mr. But the Bush administration believes that is no longer enough to protect Americans from terrorism. Much of the United States border is surrounded by ocean. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced plans for a new counter-terrorism office created by Mr. During the second day of a three day Senate hearing, U.S. HAYNES: But first today, United States President Bush is stepping up efforts to combat and respond to terrorism. MCMANUS: Finally, we visit Mount Solomon, where the history is, let's just say, magical. HAYNES: Then, back to Earth and on to Africa and "Worldview" and attempts by Angolans to navigate two very real dangers. We look at the very real possibility of space tourism. MCMANUS: We're launching "The Desk" today right into outer space. A new office of national preparedness is created by U.S. HAYNES: Our top news today, Washington talking tough on terrorism. It's a busy news day so let's get started. MICHAEL MCMANUS, CO-HOST: And I'm Mike McManus. TOM HAYNES, CO-HOST: Welcome to NEWSROOM Thursday, everyone. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.ĪNNOUNCER: Seen in classrooms the world over, this is CNN NEWSROOM. She has volunteered also with a number of civic organizations.THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community, having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. Javanté is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter. Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor. Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining the “Great Day Live” team, Java served as host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, Alabama.
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