TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: President Bush told us that before 9/11 there was an appetite in the government for killing Bin Ladin, not for war. Looking back in 2004, he equated the presidential directive with a readiness to invade Afghanistan.

SOLUTION: Bush told us that before 9/11 there was an appetite in the government for killing Bin Ladin.

PROBLEM: There is no evidence that NORAD headquarters or military officials in the NMCC knew-during the morning of September 11-that the Andrews planes were airborne and operating under different rules of engagement.

SOLUTION: There is no evidence that NORAD headquarters or military officials in the NMCC knew-during the morning of September 11.

PROBLEM: You can see "by reading the code, my friend" that there are still many federal and state tax advantages for making charitable contributions. In addition, Indiana residents may receive tax benefits through the Indiana tax credit which is applied directly against the "bottom line" of the state tax return.

SOLUTION:
By reading the code you can see that charitable contributions will help Indiana resident receive tax benefits and credits that will affect the "bottom line" of their state tax return.