Lawmakers Scrutinize Missile Shield
By DESMOND BUTLER
Associated Press
March 4, 2008
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The United States insists the European shield is aimed at countering threats from countries it considers rogues, like Iran and North Korea.
''You could look into what are you doing in the Czech Republic and Poland,'' said Tierney. ''Why we are having a big international spitfire on an issue that isn't appropriately tested?''
Congressional Democrats so far have withheld a small amount of the money requested from the Bush administration for the construction of the Polish site and have said they will not provide it until the Czech and Polish governments approve the plan.
The Czech government appears close to allowing the radar array, but talks with the Polish government are hung up over demands from Warsaw for more help in modernizing its military.
The Senate Armed Services Committee could touch on the missile defense plans in Europe in a hearing planned for early April. The committee also intends to question Missile Defense Agency officials about delays in some of its programs and cost overruns.
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