He says that instead of using professionals, al-Qaida is finding people who are ideologically motivated and well-placed to attack, but who receive only rudimentary training.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

Granting combatant status also would guarantee that beneficiaries of military service members killed in the attack can receive the maximum life insurance benefit, according to Carter's office.

CNN: Purple Hearts proposed for Fort Hood victims

Yet if a large attack were to occur, children undoubtedly would receive those untested products.

NPR: Panel: Thumbs Down On Anthrax Vaccine Test In Kids

However, the government should plan now for how it would study children who receive those treatments in the event of an attack, the panel said.

NPR: Panel: Thumbs Down On Anthrax Vaccine Test In Kids