President Bush is ready to announce punitive measures against Syria. Bush reviewed the text of his announcement Tuesday, which could be made public as early as Friday, U.S. officials said. The U.S. president is likely to impose economic sanctions on the Arab autocracy, including a ban on oil exploration, in accordance with the Syria Accountability Act.
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