When I read the news reports of her being turned away from the precinct, a la the claims that blacks had been turned away from polling locations two years ago, I couldn't help myself from bursting out laughing.
AG Ashcroft remarks:
--Heightened state of alert - to high risk ("orange").
--President accepted this recommendation
--Credible evidence of possible attacks to mark the anniversary of 9/11
--Al Qa'eda cells established overseas and mid-east cells preparing for attacks on US interests
--Most likely targets - transportation and energy
--Other targets - military and diplomatic
--Small Al Qa'eda cells may conduct self-sponsored attacks
--American people should be alert, and defiant
--Federal workforce to report to duty
Director Ridge remarks:
--may be more frequent inspections of people and/or vehicles entering Federal facilities
--Private citizens should take "common sense" measures
--Increase vigilance
--Have communication plan set up with children for emergencies