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Congress Backs Chemical Weapons Plant Amid Defense Bill Debate
Congress tentatively approves a Pine Bluff Arkansas chemical weapons plant as part of a $157.1 billion defense package. Supporters say it deters Soviet advantage though the Carter administration opposes funding. The Senate and House votes push the measure forward despite staunch warnings of escalating arms race risks.
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Harold Brown
Toby Moffett
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R-Ala
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Gary Hart
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