FROM THE ARCHIVE
Experts: Racists too dumb to use anthrax
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001

White supremacist groups don't have the knowledge, resources or expertise to be behind the nation's anthrax scare, said experts who monitor racist groups.

Still, federal health and law enforcement officials don't know if the person or persons behind the anthrax-tainted letters are domestic or foreign terrorists. Despite the doubts, President Bush last night sought to reassure Americans of the threat that has killed four and sickened others.

Get the Story:
Some experts say American hate groups are probably not behind the anthrax attacks (AP 11/9)
Bush Says Citizens Must Help in Fighting Terror (The Washington Post 11/9)
A Home Front Hungry for Reassurance (The Washington Post 11/9)

Relevant Links:
Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, Department of Defense - http://www.anthrax.osd.mil

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