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$168 Billion in House Supplemental Brings Total War Costs to $864 Billion
May 15, 2008
In a new analysis of the supplemental war funding package set to be voted upon today by the House of Representatives, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation noted the ever-increasing cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the fly-by-night nature of supplemental budgeting.
Center Applauds Request from Nine Senators to Cut Nuclear Reprocessing Funding
Apr 28, 2008
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation commended nine senators who urged funding cuts last week to the Department of Energy's efforts to both resume nuclear spent fuel reprocessing in the United States and to reuse nuclear weapons-usable material in domestic and foreign power reactors pursuant to the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership.
Lt. General Robert Gard Named New Chairman of Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Apr 23, 2008
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation announced today that Lieutenant General Robert G. Gard, Jr. (USA, ret.) will become its new Chairman. Gard, who has served as Senior Military Fellow at the Center since 2003, will succeed outgoing Chairman Dudley Herschbach, a Nobel Prize-winning Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University.
$9 Billion for Bio Weapons Prevention and Defense in 2009, Total Spending Since 2001 Over $57 Billion
Apr 15, 2008
In a new analysis released today, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation reports that the U.S. government has spent or allocated over $48 billion to address the threat of biological weapons since September 2001. For FY2009, the Bush administration is proposing an additional $9 billion in bioweapons-related spending, approximately $2.5 billion (or 4%) more than the amount Congress appropriated in FY2008.
Enabling India to Expand Its Production of Nuclear Weapons and Bomb-grade Material Increases Terrorist Risk
Apr 9, 2008
As U.S. and Indian officials continue to press for the U.S.-India nuclear trade deal, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation cautioned against the increased risk that terrorists might gain access to nuclear weapons materials in India as a result of the deal.
Star Wars Turns 25 Years Old, but Effective and Capable Missile Defense Still Elusive
Mar 26, 2008
In a new policy update released today, experts at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation reiterated that ground-based mid-course missile defense has not demonstrated that it is effective in accomplishing its mission or capable of defending the territory of the United States.
Administration Circumvents the Will of Congress by Requesting Only $70 Billion for Wars in 2009
Feb 1, 2008
With the Bush administration set to request next week only a $70 billion chunk of its total Fiscal Year 2009 war budget, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation criticized the administration for circumventing the will of Congress and requesting only partial funding for ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
As Substitute for Diplomacy, $20 Billion Arms Deal Falls Short
Jan 14, 2008
As the Bush administration today initiated the formal 30-day notification process for the proposed sale of 900 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) to Saudi Arabia, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation released a report accusing the administration of using deadly technologies as the flawed currency of friendship with foreign nations.
Administration Misleading on Claims of Significant Reductions in U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Dec 19, 2007
The Bush administration is the first one in decades to oppose legally-binding and verifiable cuts in U.S. and Russian arsenals while at the same time seeking to build new nuclear warheads.
New Intelligence Estimate on Iran Calls for Credible Diplomatic Option to Extend Iran's Nuclear Weapons Halt
Dec 3, 2007
Key findings of a new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran released today conclude that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, suggesting that Iran is less determined to develop nuclear weapons than has been assessed.
Eight Senators Call For Reduced Nuclear Reprocessing Funding
Nov 21, 2007
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation commended eight Senators for urging funding cuts to the Department of Energy (DOE)'s efforts to resume nuclear spent fuel reprocessing.
U.S. Must Step Up Chemical Weapons Control Efforts
Nov 19, 2007
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation called today for the United States to work with other countries to prevent the development and use of new kinds of chemical weapons.
Unprecedented Punitive Measures Against Iran will Bring Backlash
Oct 25, 2007
The Bush administration's announcement today that it will roll out an unprecedented package of unilateral sanctions against Iran could make it even more difficult to move towards resolving tensions.
If You Like War in Iraq, You'll Love War on Iran: Center Experts Available for Comment
Oct 23, 2007
With the Bush administration ratcheting up its rhetoric against Iran , experts from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation are available to comment.
Delay in U.S.-India Nuclear Deal May Avoid Dangerous Non-Proliferation Policies
Oct 16, 2007
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation noted with optimism recent reports that the U.S.-India nuclear deal may be delayed.
Alan Pearson Testifies about Risks of Proliferation of Bioweapons Laboratories
Oct 4, 2007
Dr. Alan Pearson, Director of the Biological and Chemical Weapons Control Program at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Top Scientists Question Bush's Race for New Nukes
Oct 1, 2007
The Bush Administration's effort to build a new generation of nuclear weapons suffered another setback with the release of a declassified executive summary by JASON.
Center Announces Arrival of New Senior Fellow Dan Nelson
Sep 19, 2007
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation announced today the arrival of Dr. Daniel Nelson as a new Senior Fellow at the organization.
Dispute Over Nuclear Weapons Underscores Clinton and Obama's Differences
Aug 3, 2007
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's recent dispute over the use of nuclear weapons highlights serious differences between their positions.
U.S. Concessions in U.S.-India Nuclear Agreement Raise Concerns
Jul 27, 2007
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation expressed grave concern about U.S. concessions to India on important non-proliferation provisions.
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