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Senator Burr a ‘no’ on New START

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! END BLOG HED ! ARTICLE BODY divdivdiv styletextalign centerimg srchttpthecable.foreignpolicy.comfilesburrresized.jpg alt divThats two ayes and one nay for the New START treaty on Capitol Hill today. Sen. strongRichard Burrstrong RNC just issued a statement that he will not support the treaty.After reviewing provisions contained in the New START treaty, I have decided to vote against ratification, Burr said.I fear it will have a negative impact on our national security, and the United States must be assured that any arms treaty it agrees to does not limit our ability to defend against growing international threats. This New START does not satisfy that criteria, and I look forward to debate on the issue so I can address more specifically the concerns I have with ratifying this agreement.That debate could come next week, as many Senate offices seem to be preparing for floor consideration. Both of Maines GOP senators, strongSusan Collinsstrong and strongOlympia Snowestrong, a hrefhttpthecable.foreignpolicy.composts20101210sencollinstweetssupportfornewstartannounced their support todaya, although Snowe said she will only vote yes if theres enough time for a hrefhttpthecable.foreignpolicy.composts20101209administrationandgoppreparingtofightovertreatykilleramendmentsfornewstaamendments from the GOP sidea.Sen. strongJohn McCainstrong RAZ also said today he hopes the treaty can come up for consideration on the senate floor next week.divdiv