Issue Experts, Activists Decry U.S. 'Major Retreat' on Nuclear Security
Source: National Journal
A group of 100 former officials, peace advocates and issue experts criticized the White House for planning to cut nuclear security funding next year.
In a letter to President Obama, the mainly left-leaning critics argued that the fiscal 2015 budget request would signal a "major retreat" in efforts to secure nuclear materials worldwide.
Specifically, the experts lamented a planned reduction to the Global Threat Reduction Initiative of 25 percent, and cuts to the International Nuclear Materials Protection Program totaling 27 percent. Also affected: The Pentagon's Cooperative Threat Reduction budget, which is slated to be cut by 27 percent, according to the signers.
The administration has said preventing terrorists from acquiring atomic material to build nuclear weapons, even in crude form, is a key thrust in the president's national security agenda. Officials have previously defended reductions to some nonproliferation programs, arguing that objectives could still be achieved under a reduced funding profile. They also have pointed to the fact that budgets are shrinking across all government functions.
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Read more: http://www.nationaljournal.com/global-security-newswire/issue-experts-activists-decry-u-s-major-retreat-on-nuclear-security-20140505
If only we had Progressive taxation....
lark
(23,105 posts)So sick of how many of the promises being totally abandonned without even an attempt being made to implement them. Single payer, privacy, social security, global warming, taxes for the rich, etc. etc.
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)ARE being taxed more The tax rate on the wealthiest is even higher than during Clinton. There is also a medicare tax on the wealthy and increased cap gains taxes. You need to wake up and learn the truth if you're going to come on DU and tell these lies. If you don't like Obama (which it's clear you don't) then say that but don't add a bunch of lies to try and convince everyone else.
Obama promised to raise taxes on anyone who made $250,000+, settled for $400,000 - promise not kept. He did include single payer, before he took it out. Notice even you didn't have the termerity to even address privacy, tell me how wonderful he is in that area. OWS, I assume you approve of his handling of that? Increased deportions - yep that's a good one too. You sure got a lot wrong based on a total of 2 sentences. I voted and contributed to Obama both times, funny how that would happen when it's your opinion (based on 2 sentences) that I hate him. He had the most promise of anyone to run for president in forever and I am disappointed in how he often just gives in to the Repugs without a fight. Think he could have accomplished a lot more if he'd had more spine during the first term. Glad he finally discovered it.
I could say you think Obama is perfect, based on your 3 sentences, and be just as wrong and misguided as you but you know what, nevermind. Anyone who would jump to just great conclusions based on zero evidence is not worth it. Have a good day.
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)for the first claim. You can go from there if you want.
http://www.factcheck.org/2009/06/campaigning-on-single-payer/