House Armed Services Committee

  • When Nuclear Spending Comes at the Expense of the Troops

    Supporting the troops is an important value for many Americans. Unfortunately, both soldiers and veterans often get short shrift when it comes to actually allocating budgets.

    May 10, 2012 - By Margaret Swink

  • Nuclear budget cuts gaining momentum

    Just months ago, nuclear weapons spending was considered untouchable. Now, rumblings from within the Pentagon indicate that the nuclear budget may be up next in the search for savings. When the Pentagon starts talking cuts, you know things are serious.

    November 17, 2011 - By Mary Kaszynski