Stockpile Stewardship

Sen. Fischer says ‘listen to the scientists’ but be ready to test weapons

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Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, said she has “faith” the models used at the national labs are good, but it’s “always good to be ready” to test weapons regardless.
“I think we should listen…

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