Working Group asks Congress to fully fund non proliferation programs at FY-2011 levels

Bridget | Dec 06, 2010 | there are 0 comments 0

Earlier this year, both relevant House and Senate subcommittees decided to fully fund Non proliferation programs despite the current economic climate and competing funding demands.

However, the first Continuing Resolution passed at the end of September to fund the government through December 3 funded most government programs at FY 2010 levels, including programs to secure and safeguard nuclear weapons and materials.

In response, the Fissile Materials Working Group (FMWG) put together a letter to members urging them to fully fund these crucial programs at FY-2011 levels. You can find the text to the letter below.

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