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Nuclear Modernization

Dems Bill Would Ban Already-Funded Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

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Dems Bill Would Ban Already-Funded Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead

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Democrats in the House and Senate on Tuesday unveiled legislative language that would ban research, development, manufacturing, and fielding of the planned low-yield, submarine-launched ballistic-missile warhead for which Congress approved $65 million in funding during the fiscal year that begins in 13 days.Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) sponsored the House bill, with co-sponsors Reps. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), and Adam Smith (D-Wash.). Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sponsored the Senate bill, according to a Tuesday press release.The legislation would specifically prohibit spending funds…

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