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US nuclear missile force poses a headache for military via AFP

Washington — The “missileers” who oversee America’s land-based nuclear arsenal were once seen as the tip of the spear for the US military during the tense days of the Cold War. But now the crews face questions about their discipline, … Continue reading

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F.E. Warren’s nuclear future could be in jeopardy via Wyoming News

CHEYENNE — Nuclear launch crews stand ready every minute of every day within underground bunkers spread out over 9,600 square miles of Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. The 150 intercontinental ballistic missiles maintained by F.E. Warren Air Force Base rest quietly, … Continue reading

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Cutting the U.S. nuclear arsenal can help cut the deficit via The Washington Post

[…] So why do we need 1,000 or more warheads? Why have three types of delivery systems — the triad of subs, bombers and land-based missiles — that all need to be modernized? Originally, the triad was meant to deter … Continue reading

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Try a Little Nuclear Sanity via Common Dreams

by Lawrence Wittner On February 8, 2012, Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce the Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act (H.R. 3974). This SANE Act would cut $100 billion from … Continue reading

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