CONTACT: Anna Schumann, Communications Director aschumann@clw.org (AUGUST 10—WASHINGTON) For the first time in its 58-year history, the Council for a Livable World (CLW) is endorsing a candidate for President of the United States: former Vice President Joe Biden. CLW has historically raised funds only for Congressional candidates who support common-sense arms control and non-proliferation policies. Two critical factors […]
Pentagon Funds in the Senate GOP Coronavirus Relief Measure
The new GOP coronavirus relief proposal includes $29.4 billion total in new funds for the Department of Defense, $8.05 billion of which is for procurement and acquisition. Congress is already in the end stages of approving a $740 billion defense budget. While there are some COVID-related provisions for the Pentagon in this relief proposal, the bulk of the […]
Surprise! $29.4B In Pentagon Pork Tucked Into GOP Relief Bill
Senior Fellow John Isaacs was quoted in The American Conservative about Pentagon spending added to the Coronavirus relief bill. “The greed is not pretty. The Pentagon has already had $740 billion approved for defense this year, but it and its congressional advocates can’t resist asking for more and funneling more pork to their constituents,” said […]
Statement on the Passing of Dr. Bruce Blair
A statement from Executive Director John Tierney on the passing of Dr. Bruce Blair, co-founder of Global Zero: “We were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Bruce Blair. He was one of the world’s foremost experts on nuclear weapons and an unapologetic, passionate advocate for their elimination. He challenged the status quo with […]
Council: Front and Center: July 19, 2020
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is the Council’s affiliated 501(c)(3) research organization. PENTAGON BUDGET BATTLE RAGES ON CAPITOL HILL The House and Senate are in the process of considering the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), making plans for how to spend roughly $740 billion of your dollars. In the House version of […]
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