Gambrell, Kathy A.

Homeland Security: Bank Loophole Despite Terror War. / Kathy A. Gambrell. - UPI, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 42. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Homeland Security: Bank Loophole Despite Terror War, Feb. 10, 2002; pp. n.p..

"Although President [George W.] Bush announced a new assault on the finances of terrorist organizations, the administration has yet to close a tax code loophole that immigration-reform groups say allows American banks to open financial accounts for illegal immigrants using government-issued numbers requiring little documentation or proof of identity." (UPI) This article contends that the government has not addressed all loopholes allowing terrorist organizations to open financial accounts.

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Banks and banking.
Illegal aliens.
National security.
Taxpayer account numbers.
Terrorism--Finance.
Terrorism--Prevention.

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