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...Confronted with the most horrible consequences of porous borders and relatively lax immigration policies, the U.S. public is largely prepared to crack down on illegal immigrants. So is Congress: Both houses are set to decide new immigration policies, including a statute that would allow the government to hold an illegal alien suspected to threaten national security for seven days without filing charges. After a week's time, authorities must either officially file charges or let the immigrant go free. (The previous limit on detention was 24 hours). This sounds like a Draconian measure compared to pre-September 11th regulations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Should We Keep Them Out? | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

...national who was based in Montreal and decided to take a trip to Los Angeles for the millennium celebration. He was stopped by U.S. border police with 118 pounds of explosives and four timing devices in the trunk of his car. Authorities believe Ressam was planning to blow up LAX just in time for the New Year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Should We Keep Them Out? | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

...this early stage, it looks like the Crimson has exactly what it takes to put it all together well with a strong veteran presence and talented newcomers. A fresh intensity has permeated Harvard’s game as the players have adopted a new attitude in which lax effort is not acceptable...

Author: By Jessica T. Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Golf Places Sixth | 10/9/2001 | See Source »

...assuage executives' fears, some aviation companies are now trying to tighten the lax security that has prevailed at many large commercial airports and terminals. Petersen Aviation, which charters jets out of Van Nuys Airport in California, says that before last month's attacks, flyers could drive to within 6 ft. of the plane and board with their luggage without going through a security check. After Sept. 11, a double-gate security system was installed, and passenger access will be more heavily restricted. It's not a big change. But as companies are learning, every little shift in the odds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Corporate Security: Girding Against New Risks | 10/8/2001 | See Source »

...though, she’ll just keep giving out the clues. While the answers have to remain under wraps, she has this hint: “please tell the Women’s lacrosse team to tune in for a Harvard lax clue on October...

Author: By V. C. Hallett, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Getting a Clue | 9/27/2001 | See Source »

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