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U.S. Still Vulnerable, Panel Says

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 10, 2008

WASHINGTON - Seven years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the federal government has made limited progress toward preventing a catastrophic nuclear, biological or chemical attack on U.S. soil and in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction abroad, according to a report card to be issued today by 22 former U.S. officials.

The bipartisan Partnership for a Secure America gave the United States an overall grade of C. In total, the government received three D's, eight C's and seven B's in areas such as sustaining support of foreign scientists and governments, integrating programs to prevent nuclear terrorism and strengthening multilateral law enforcement efforts.

The group urged the next president to appoint a Cabinet-level coordinator to direct counterproliferation plans.

The panel was led by Lee H. Hamilton and Warren Rudman.

The Washington Post

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