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The Man Who Conned The Pentagon
Dennis Montgomery, a self-proclaimed scientist, believed he could decrypt secret communication between Al Qaeda. He had been doing this for years and convincing the US national security establishments of this information. His bizarre intelligence caused plane cancellations, orange alerts, and chaos throughout America. Further, this story reveals specific contracts and a number of events caused by certain people.
Tags: War on Terror; Dennis Montgomery; Al Qaeda; Terrorists attacks; US Intelligence agencies; US Government; Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
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Airport Security Test
In the post 9/11 era, the government has been taking steps to increase the security at airports. But as these investigations reveal, there are still some lapses in security. As this story tells us, though the number of people and equipment has been increased, at the airports, the personnel there don't have the essential training to inspect luggage and use the equipment efficiently.
Tags: aviation safety; 9/11; security post 9/11; airport security; scanning machines at airports; orange alert; homeland security
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The Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant: Questions of safety
This series of investigations delves into inadequate security measures at New Jersey's nuclear plants. Amongst other issues, the reporters speak to plant employees who feared for their safety and question the plant's preparedness for a terrorist attack. The series also highlights the problem of overworked staff who sleep during duty, and a federal law which means that guards in these NJ plants were the only ones in the country not allowed to carry automatic weapons.
Tags: Orange Alert; Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station; New Jersey Attorney General; fish deaths