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Democrats Call On Biden To Relinquish Sole Authority Over Nuclear Strikes

Tim Pearce
Democrats Call On Biden To Relinquish Sole Authority Over Nuclear Strikes
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More than 30 Democratic representatives are calling for President Joe Biden to give up his sole authority to order the launch of nuclear weapons.

The group of Democratic House members, led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), signed a letter to addressed to Biden on Monday calling on him to reform the procedure by which the use of a nuclear weapon is approved. The 31 lawmakers suggested several reforms that would include more people in the decision process.

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