Before passing legislation last week to lift restrictions on U.S.-India nuclear cooperation, the Senate added an amendment to the bill that would establish a cooperative threat reduction program involving scientists from both nations. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) offered the amendment, co-sponsored by Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM), on Nov. 16 -- the same day the chamber approved the overall bill, which, if enacted, would pave the way for a landmark agreement signed earlier this year by President Bush and Indian Prime...
