US nuclear modernization programs put at risk by yearlong continuing resolution
By: Valerie Insinna, April 18, 2017
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force’s nuclear programs, including those for its new bomber and next-generation intercontinental ballistic missiles, would take a massive hit if Congress doesn’t pass a budget this year, a top service official said Monday.
Lawmakers have until April 28 to either pass new spending bills or extend the current continuing resolution, which would keep weapons programs running at the same funding levels as 2016 and prevent any new ones from starting. But with time running out, the services are already preparing to seek “anomalies” — special permission from Congress that would allow programs to move around the CR’s restrictions.
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