FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amanda Waldron awaldron@armscontrolcenter.org 202.264.9400 Laicie Heeley lheeley@armscontrolcenter.org 202.586.1851 Yesterday, President Obama submitted to Congress his Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Budget Request, which includes a $534 billon base budget—the largest in nominal terms in the history of the Pentagon, ripping past sequestration caps. The president’s spending plan includes an additional $50.9 billion for […]
Resolution to Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran Receives Strong Support
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation issued the following statement in response to legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) aimed at supporting the ongoing negotiations with Iran.
State of the Union Press Release
Following President Obama’s State of the Union Address, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation issued a statement praising the President for his commitment to defend diplomacy against Congressional encroachment on a diplomatic deal.
News from Vienna, Progress On Preventing a Nuclear-Armed Iran
Today, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, issued a statement praising U.S. and P5+1 diplomats on opting to extend nuclear negotiations with Iran, and to encourage all parties to continue to seek a comprehensive deal that will ultimately will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Leading National Security Organizations Applaud Bipartisan House Vote to Check Military Engagement in Iraq
Today, Council for a Livable World and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation praised an overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives to require approval by Congress of expanded military involvement in Iraq. This was the first congressional expression of view on another potential war in that country.
