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In terrorism drill, ''dirty bomb,'' germs simulated in cities; Exercise is first since September 11.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 13-MAY-03 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: In terrorism drill, ''dirty bomb,'' germs simulated in cities; Exercise is first since September 11.(NATION)

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Byline: Audrey Hudson, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A five-day drill began yesterday in Seattle and Chicago to simulate simultaneous acts of terrorism as part of an exercise to test the nation's preparedness for a terrorist attack.

The scenarios had a radioactive "dirty bomb" exploding near downtown Seattle killing hundreds and a biological agent believed to be the plague being unleashed on Chicago.

Actors portrayed President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and the hundreds of victims in the mock disasters, while thousands of local, state and federal responders played...

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