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U.S. Reps. John Garamendi, D-Richmond, and Don Beyer, D-Virginian, and U.S. Sens. Edward Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, co-chairs of the Congressional Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, led a letter Monday to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding concerns about the Department of Defense’s handling of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program.On Jan.
“Recent comments, particularly by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante, who is overseeing the process, stating ‘Nunn-McCurdy or not’ that the program must proceed, suggest that the review is being prepared with an end-state in mind,” the letter continues. “Given the imperative of advancing nuclear policies that promote stability and prevent escalation, we demand a thorough review of all alternatives.
In addition to the Congressional Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group co-chairs, the letter was co-signed by Democratic U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee from Oakland, Sara Jacobs from San Diego, Jerry Nadler from New York, Pramila Jayapal from Washington, Mark Pocan from Wisconsin, and Jim McGovern from Massachusetts, and Democratic U.S. Sens Ron Wyden from Oregon, Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts, and Chris Van Hollen from Maryland.
A panel discussion and paint day featuring alumni and facilitators from both prison arts programs will be held on July 13 starting at 11 a.m. After a panel discussion, former program participant Eddie Ramirez will showcase his mural painting technique, and community members are invited to join in the process.
An Opening Reception for “The View from Here” and the Preview Exhibition will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, and all are welcome to attend. The Richmond Art Center is at 2540 Barrett Avenue in Richmond, admission is free and gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. VisitThe city of San Pablo has appointed Arturo Castillo as its new administrative services director.
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