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A New START for Nuclear Disarmament
In the Czech Republic today, the US and Russia signed a new treaty to cut back on nuclear weapons. Will it make the world safer? Is the diplomacy as important as the military strategy? Also, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner meets with Chinese officials today in Beijing, and the treatment of livestock in America’s food supply.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenIn the Czech Republic today, the US and Russia signed a new treaty to cut back on nuclear weapons. Will it make the world safer? Is the diplomacy as important as the military strategy? Also, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner meets with Chinese officials today in Beijing, and livestock producers are on the defensive against the Humane Society's well-funded campaign for better treatment of animals. What will it mean for consumers at Wendy's, IOHP, Applebee's and Wal-Mart?
Banner image: US President Barack Obama (L) and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) sign the new START treaty during a ceremony at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, April 8, 2010. Official White House photo: Chuck Kennedy
