Word: nunn
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...Nunn (D-Ga.) and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) said in a news conference at the Charles Hotel yesterday that the U.S. must increase its commitment to reducing the threat of nuclear weapons in the former Soviet Union...
...personal living arrangements in the military, many Pentagon hands contend, are different from the 9-to-5 world of civilians. But for all the uproar, there were signs that Clinton was winning support. Polls show a majority of the public favors lifting the ban. In contrast to Senator Sam Nunn's harsh criticism, House Armed Services Chairman Les Aspin was quietly supporting the initiative. Even General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was having second thoughts. Although not backing away from his support for the current policy, Powell announced that the armed forces stand "ready...
...discrimination, but he has also avoided any direct expression of support for gay rights. He has repeated his intention to end the ban, but he has also promised not to make any quick changes, saying he understands the concerns of people like General Colin Powell and Senator Sam Nunn...
...appointed jobs has already reached a fever pitch -- as has the inevitable speculation about candidates for the plum posts. For Defense Secretary, there is talk of a three-way race between House Armed Services Committee chairman Les Aspin, Oklahoma Congressman Dave McCurdy and Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Sam Nunn. Retiring Colorado Senator Tim Wirth has been dubbed a possible Secretary of the Interior or Energy. Among the dozen or so names mentioned for Secretary of State, the leading candidate seems to be Warren Christopher, deputy secretary in the Carter Administration...
...Nunn also stressed the importance of improving the economy. The commission will propose, among other things, reducing the defense budget by 20 percent...