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Possible nuclear weapons cuts worry Republican lawmakers

By Aaron Mehta and R. Jeffrey Smith

March 5, 2012

Future arms agreements threaten profitable line of work for defense contracting giants

Former U.S. nuclear commander startles with proposal to cut weapons arsenal by 80%

By R. Jeffrey Smith

May 18, 2012

Squabbling in Washington intensifies as a former nuclear force commander urges 80% reduction in the arsenal.

Are nuclear weapons contractors’ millions in campaign contributions buying favors?

By R. Jeffrey Smith

June 6, 2012

A sizable flow of cash and well-connected lobbyists bolster congressional support for the U.S. nuclear arsenal.

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U.S. nuclear targeting unaltered since 2008

By R. Jeffrey Smith

August 2, 2012

The more things change, the more they stay the same in U.S. planning for nuclear war.

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