Bush boosts anti-terror plans

PRESIDENT Bush yesterday proposed tougher counter-terrorism measures, including new extradition and secrecy laws, as part a national strategy to prevent "a new wave of terrorism" on US soil, the administration said.

“Our enemies are working to obtain chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons for the purpose of wreaking unprecedented damage on America,” the White House warned in its National Strategy for Homeland Security, offering a grim assessment of the threats in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

The administration said its goal was to prevent new attacks and reduce the nation’s vulnerability.