A new bill would defund new ICBMs to pay for coronavirus vaccine research

[rangerrebew]

A new bill would defund new ICBMs to pay for coronavirus vaccine research
By: Valerie Insinna   March 26
 

WASHINGTON — Two lawmakers want to stop development of new intercontinental ballistic missiles and use the associated funding for coronavirus prevention, introducing legislation on March 26 that would curtail the Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.

The Investing in Cures Before Missiles Act, offered by Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., could signify a second attempt by progressive lawmakers to use the GBSD program as a billpayer to fund pandemic relief and preparedness efforts.

If enacted, the ICBM Act would prohibit the U.S. government for using fiscal 2022 spending on the GBSD program and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s W87-1 warhead modification program.

https://www.defensenews.com/smr/nuclear-arsenal/2021/03/26/a-new-bill-would-defund-new-icbms-to-pay-for-coronavirus-vaccine-research/

[rangerrebew]

Old ICBMs, old nukes, planes that don't work, new ships that don't work are certainly nothing to  worry about.  However, not having enough gays and trannies is enough to make you tremble with fear.

[PeteS in CA]

Gutting Defense to fund social programs has been standard Dem practice since FDR.