Lawmakers, Activists Oppose Chem Demil Program Cuts

By Suzanne Yohannan / January 26, 2005 at 5:00 AM
Defense Environment Alert -- Key lawmakers and citizen activists are opposing recently revealed DOD plans to severely slash funding for chemical weapons destruction facilities to be built in Kentucky and Colorado, as well as the possible relocation of the stockpiled weapons to other facilities. "Recent budget decisions regarding the [Pueblo, CO, chemical weapons] depot clearly indicate a new path that is inconsistent with promises made to Congress, the state of Colorado and to the local community," Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO)...

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