A small cadre of Democratic senators opposed to the Long-Range Standoff Weapon have re-emerged amid Congress' annual defense policy bill debate, filing an amendment that would prohibit funds for the weapon and its warhead. Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the amendment, along with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). It would prohibit fiscal year 2017 Defense Department and Energy Department funds for research or procurement of the LRSO. The amendment would also stop funding for the life-extension...
