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Combating Terrorism: Observations on the Threat of Chemical and Biological Terrorism

T-NSIAD-00-50 Published: Oct 20, 1999. Publicly Released: Oct 20, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed its observations on the threat of chemical and biological terrorism, focusing on the: (1) ease or difficulty for a terrorist to create mass casualties (defined as at least 1,000 deaths or illnesses) by making and using chemical or biological agents without the assistance of a state-sponsored program; and (2) need to use intelligence estimates and risk assessments to better guide and prioritize appropriate countermeasures and programs.

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Biological agentsBiological warfareBiological weaponsCombating terrorismChemical agentsChemical warfareDomestic intelligenceEmergency preparednessHomeland securityRisk assessmentStrategic planningTerrorismTerrorists