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Steve Emerson’s Investigative Project on Terrorism Launches Website

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 Steve Emerson has been a giant in the war on terror, which he was fighting before most of America knew we had a problem.  He is America’s premier expert on Islamic radicalism, and his organization, the Investigative Project on Terrorism, has long been an invaluable source for policy makers, law enforcement, the intelligence community, the media, academia and people elsewhere who want to understand the threat we face.  Today, Steve announced the launch of the IPT’s website.  Check it out.  It is certain to become one of the most important sites around.

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