On to the Next Cliff Published in the San Antonio Express on January 16, 2013. The now infamous “fiscal cliff” Congress averted just hours before the New Year’s deadline left most Americans with more questions than answers. Though the deal covers some of the most contentious tax issues, it leaves open the possibility that automatic […]
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
The Pentagon’s Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) has released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 annual report. The Director, Dr. Michael Gilmore, is the principal staff assistant and senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense on operational…
Nuclear myths (and realities)
Published in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Online on January 14, 2013. Article summary below; read the full text here. As the Obama administration contemplates further changes to US nuclear policy and posture in its second term, it will no doubt encounter opposition from those who argue that the world is too dangerous and complex […]
Op-Ed: Sen. Robert Menendez can help solve Iran impasse
Today in the Star-Ledger, the major newspaper in my great home state of New Jersey, Laicie and I have an op-ed discussing the Senate’s role in upcoming negotiations with Iran. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is chaired by NJ Senator Robert Menendez, and our piece encourages Sen. Menendez to work with the administration on a diplomatic solution to the standoff.
Sen. Robert Menendez Can Help Solve Iran Impasse
Published in the Star-Ledger on January 10, 2013. Article summary below, click here to read full article. By Laicie Heeley and Usha Sahay As the president and Congress begin a new term, Iran’s nuclear program must be a priority. The coming months will be crucial if the U.S. hopes to overcome a decades-long impasse with […]
