Republicans To Oppose Missile Defense Cuts in Authorization Markup "...Taepodong 2 long-range ballistic missile and Iran's successful test of a ballistic missile capable of reaching Israel and parts of Europe (see GSN, May 21). "Instead of a missile defense cut, we must invest in capabilities that protect the U.S. homeland, our forward-deployed troops, and allies," said Strategic Forces Subcommittee ranking member Michael Turner (R-Ohio)...."
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