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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 24 > Missile defense backers now cite Russia as threat

Missile defense backers now cite Russia as threat

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 24, 2008

WASHINGTON — U.S. outrage over Russia’s invasion of Georgia could prompt Congress to speed up plans for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe.

As missile defense proponents push congressional Democrats to drop funding restrictions, however, they appear to be bolstering....

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