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Clinton Seeks to Save Arms Treaty as Republicans Balk

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the administration is nearing a consensus with congressional leaders on funding for improvements to the U.S. nuclear arsenal, a sticking point in efforts to win Senate ratification this year for an arms control treaty with Russia.

Speaking after meeting with lawmakers, Clinton said the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is ready for consideration by the Senate and should be ratified.