Rep. Curt Weldon (R-PA), one of the leading missile defense proponents in Congress, told DefenseAlert yesterday that the latest Welch panel report on the Pentagon's National Missile Defense program contains nothing earth-shattering, but its recommendations on program management and testing deserve the attention of Congress. Weldon was extremely critical of the first Welch panel report, issued early last year, but said the group's latest effort is more balanced and makes recommendations that are valid and worthy of consideration. The panel...
