The Bush administration on Tuesday said it had taken a number of steps to upgrade the security of the nation's financial markets against possible terrorist attacks. As part of that effort, Treasury Department officials said that arrangements had been made for . . .
The Bush administration on Tuesday said it had taken a number of steps to upgrade the security of the nation's financial markets against possible terrorist attacks. As part of that effort, Treasury Department officials said that arrangements had been made for additional physical protection of critical financial institutions, using either federal personnel or National Guard troops.

"We are determined that the financial markets continue to do business even during times of hostilities abroad or adversity at home," Treasury said in a fact sheet. "We continue to work with the financial and banking communities so that our financial system remains functioning efficiently and effectively."

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