Lawmakers Scrutinize Missile Shield

[Terri]

By DESMOND BUTLER
Associated Press
March 4, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional Democrats are taking a closer look at the U.S. missile defense program, partly in an effort to pare down its high price tag.

The Democrats are raising questions about the effectiveness of the anti-missile program and investigating whether its testing regimen is realistic enough to demonstrate its capabilities against real attacks. Critics have long contended that the program's tests are too predictable.

The scrutiny comes as the United States is at a sensitive moment in negotiations with Poland and the Czech Republic to build part of its shield on their territory. Lawmakers are questioning the security value of those plans against stark opposition from Russia.

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[Luckyme]

The Dems want us to believe they are strong on defense but this doesn't do much to forward that assertion.

Actions speak louder than words.