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New START Moves toward a Vote, Garners Bipartisan Support
The New START treaty with Russia would reduce nuclear weapons and renew inspections of both sides. So why did Republicans become so divided over Senate ratification? We hear the pros and cons. Also, 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal caps a winning lame-duck session for Obama, and the University of Connecticut Huskies.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe New START treaty with Russia would reduce nuclear weapons and renew inspections of both sides. So why did Republicans become so divided over Senate ratification? We hear the pros and cons. Also, the repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' caps a winning lame-duck session for President Obama. On Reporter's Notebook, UConn Breaks a Record…or does it?
Banner image: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) talks with reporters before walking onto the Senate floor during debate on the START treaty December 22, 2010 in Washington, DC. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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