A Washington Times Editorial simply goes too far in attacking climate science over a statement made by Secretary of Defense Panetta.

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Over the past two weeks there have been a series of amazing and promising developments with the Iranian nuclear program and its situation. Beginning with the P5+1-Iran meeting two weeks ago, the American view on Iran’s intractability for dealing with its nuclear program has begun to soften. But it is not clear yet whether or not these negotiations that will take place on the 23rd will do much to achieve a peaceful resolution to this issue.

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Pakistan launched a new nuclear-capable missile, Iran is considering a Russian proposal, and North Korea may detonate another nuclear weapon. Stay up to date on the news in Washington and around the world.

Today, the House Armed Services Committee released its chairman’s mark for the FY13 National Defense Authorization Act. In addition to the tradition defense provisions the bill includes language on Iran and its nuclear program. Included in section 1221 is provision that “it is the policy of the United States to take all necessary measures, including military action if necessary, to prevent Iran from threatening the United States, its allies, or Iran’s neighbors with a nuclear weapon.”