Living in the nation's capitol is a wonderful thing. Just a few minute ride into downtown where you can enjoy the museums and statues and etc. that remind us of our nation's past. The beauty of our nation's capitol allow each visitor to remind themselves that this country is truly what we make our nation to be....
However, living in the nation's capitol can be risky as well. Given the fact that the executive headquarter is in the nation's capitol, Washington D.C. could and would be a target for foul play.
In this tense time, as we prepare for war on Iraq, I think we need one less person to worsen the tense atmosphere, especially in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
With that said, just this:
Man Says He Has Explosives; Roads, Buildings Closed.
Police Talk With Man Through The Night.
WASHINGTON -- With a man in a tractor saying he has explosives, police have closed several downtown streets and some federal buildings this morning.
Constitution Avenue between 15th and 22nd streets in northwest Washington. And officials have closed a number of roads around Constitution Avenue. Police say north-south traffic is closed from 18th to 23rd Streets, Northwest, between Constitution Avenue and E Street. Eastbound E Street is open.
Some buildings near the standoff will also be closed today or restricted to pedestrian traffic only. Authorities say the National Academy of Science, the Federal Reserve Board and the South annex of the Department of Interior are closed.
Frustration is boiling over for some D.C.-area commuters trying to make their way downtown as a standoff continues with a man who drove a tractor into a pond on the National Mall.
Police have closed Constitution Avenue between 15th and 22nd streets streets. And officials have closed a number of roads around Constitution Avenue. Police say north-south traffic is closed from 18th to 23rd streets, Northwest, between Constitution Avenue and E Street. Eastbound E Street is open.
Some buildings near the standoff have been closed today or restricted to pedestrian traffic. Authorities say the National Academy of Science and the south annex of the Department of Interior are closed.
A spokeswoman with the Federal Reserve Board said that agency will try to hold scheduled meetings today, despite the standoff. Michelle Smith said special arrangements were made for essential personnel but all other employees were granted administrative leave.
The Department of State, the Department of Interior and the Office of Personnel Management are restricted to pedestrian traffic only.
One commuter said she spent 1
However, living in the nation's capitol can be risky as well. Given the fact that the executive headquarter is in the nation's capitol, Washington D.C. could and would be a target for foul play.
In this tense time, as we prepare for war on Iraq, I think we need one less person to worsen the tense atmosphere, especially in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
With that said, just this:
Man Says He Has Explosives; Roads, Buildings Closed.
Police Talk With Man Through The Night.
WASHINGTON -- With a man in a tractor saying he has explosives, police have closed several downtown streets and some federal buildings this morning.
Constitution Avenue between 15th and 22nd streets in northwest Washington. And officials have closed a number of roads around Constitution Avenue. Police say north-south traffic is closed from 18th to 23rd Streets, Northwest, between Constitution Avenue and E Street. Eastbound E Street is open.
Some buildings near the standoff will also be closed today or restricted to pedestrian traffic only. Authorities say the National Academy of Science, the Federal Reserve Board and the South annex of the Department of Interior are closed.
Frustration is boiling over for some D.C.-area commuters trying to make their way downtown as a standoff continues with a man who drove a tractor into a pond on the National Mall.
Police have closed Constitution Avenue between 15th and 22nd streets streets. And officials have closed a number of roads around Constitution Avenue. Police say north-south traffic is closed from 18th to 23rd streets, Northwest, between Constitution Avenue and E Street. Eastbound E Street is open.
Some buildings near the standoff have been closed today or restricted to pedestrian traffic. Authorities say the National Academy of Science and the south annex of the Department of Interior are closed.
A spokeswoman with the Federal Reserve Board said that agency will try to hold scheduled meetings today, despite the standoff. Michelle Smith said special arrangements were made for essential personnel but all other employees were granted administrative leave.
The Department of State, the Department of Interior and the Office of Personnel Management are restricted to pedestrian traffic only.
One commuter said she spent 1
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