Budget & Policy

SASC Markup of FY 2016 NDAA Includes Plus-Ups for Nuclear Forces

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Brian Bradley
NS&D Monitor
5/15/2015
The Senate Armed Services Committee late this week completed its markup of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes authorized funding and policy provisions for the National Nuclear Security…

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Nuclear Expert Calls for U.S. to Bolster Its ‘Tactical’ Nuke Capabilities

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House Passes FY’16 Defense Authorization Act

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Pentagon Plans to Invest in NC3 Regardless of Sequestration, Official Says

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State Dept. Bucks Russian Diplomat Who Signaled Unwillingness for New Nuclear Reductions

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Boeing CEO Downplays Concerns Over Potential LRSB Contract Loss

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Experts Lay Out Disarmament Options as Divergent Views Abound at RevCon

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Experts Call for U.S. to Engage Russia on INF, Arms Control More Creatively

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Senators Express Concerns about Civil Nuclear Agreement with China

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Sandia Director Hommert to Retire This Summer

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Navy Strategic Systems Programs Wants to Accelerate OR Quad Pack Work

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At Los Alamos

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At Oak Ridge

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At Savannah River

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