This page is intended for use for posting some of the most current events that are of greater importance.  If you have any suggestions for this page, please contact me.
Defend America -
U.S. Dept. of Defense News about the war in Iraq and on terrorism.

U.S. Central Command - Links
Many good links for information on the military and more.

Office of Homeland Security

Ready.gov  "Terrorism forces us to
make a choice.  Don't be afraid... Be
Ready."

Reuters News Service
Latest News on the war in Iraq

Newspapers US and Worldwide - refdesk.com 
This site will help you find news sources around the world.

Newslink
This site will help you find news sources around the world.

The Washington Post

The Washington Times

The New York Times

CNN

Time Magazine Online

Newsweek magazine




U.S. Department of State

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
There's information on Bioterrorism on this site.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Central Intelligence Agency

U.S. Department of Defense

Phase III (full report) - U.S. Commission on National Security  -
"Road Map for National Security: Imperitive for Change" - done by a congressional bipartisan commission assigned to find ways to protect the U.S. from terrorism.


Foreign News Sources
I thought some of these might be interesting to see how the "War on Terrorism" is reported on overseas.
-- Joan
(**Note - I noticed that one of these papers (France) is owned by American Companies.  It could be true of others.)



The following are links for further information on Bioterrorism and Anthrax.

CDC site - Anthrax general information
FAQ - Frequently asked questions.

Fact Sheet - Health and Human Services Initiative Prepares for Possible Bioterrorism

Health and Human Services News and Public Affairs - Fact Sheet Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention



Flag Etiquette -
from MN Sec. of State's Office
This is a PDF file.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this file.  You can obtain a free version of this program from the following site. 


Want to help?  Here are some of the charities that you can donate to.

Central MN Red Cross

Salvation Army U.S.A.

United Way - Central MN

These sites are for finding out more information regarding the attacks on the United States of America and the "War on Terrorism" and other current events.


http://www.911citizenswatch.org/ - this link is "a new citizen-led oversight process established to monitor and constructively engage the Government-sanctioned National Commission on the Terrorist Attacks on the U.S."

Congressional Reports: Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001

Welcome to
Joan on Government

Information on Minnesota Government and Issues
... for Central Minnesotans
U.S. Central Command

The White House-
Find the latest press releases from the President on the War  in Iraq and On Terrorism.

U.S. Senate

United States House of Representatives

The United Nations (U.N.)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization  (NATO)

U.S. Supreme Court

World Trade Organization

Metropolitan Airports Commission -
Has information on the latest news regarding the Mpls/St. Paul airport.

Congressional Quarterly

New York State Government Site

New York City Government Site

Federal Emergency Management Agency - (FEMA)

Women Against Military Madness -
I wanted to provide some balance by adding these links as well.

United for Peace




FirstGov.gov - Official Website for searching the U.S. Government Agencies

FirstGov -- Your First Click to the US Government

FirstGov --
America's Response to Terrorism

Federal Aviation Administration - (FAA)

National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism







Dawn - Pakistan

The Friday Times - Pakistan

Gulf News Online - United Arab Emirates

The Moscow Times - Russia









Florida State Government

FEMA:   Terrorism



MN Emergency Management - Domestic Preparedness




American Legion
Flag Education & Etiquette

American Legion web site
Just thought I'd include this site for the benefit of all of our veterans out there.





Red Cross - North Central Blood Services

Salvation Army, Northern Division






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