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Nuclear budget cuts gaining momentum
Just months ago, nuclear weapons spending was considered untouchable. Now, rumblings from within the Pentagon indicate that the nuclear budget may be up next in the search for savings. When the Pentagon starts talking cuts, you know things are serious. Read more »
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Posted by Mary Kaszynski on November 17, 2011
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