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Obama And McCain Camps Describe Cautious Approaches To RRW

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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford Surrogates for presumptive presidential nominees Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) described yesterday cautious approaches the candidates would take to the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW)--though neither side outlined full support or dismissal of the proposed nuclear upgrade. Addressing the Arms Control Association's (ACA) annual meeting in Washington, a McCain adviser said the Republican candidate has pledged to only support developing new nuclear weapons if they are essential to deterrence and help decrease the nuclear arsenal…

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