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WASHINGTON -- Senior Obama administration officials have agreed that the number of nuclear warheads the U.S. military deploys could be cut by at least a third without harming national security, according to those involved in the deliberations. Such a reduction would open the door to billions of dollars in military savings, which might ease the federal budget deficit. It also would improve prospects for a new arms deal with Russia before President Barack Obama leaves office, those involved said, but it’s likely to draw fire from conservatives, if previous debate on the issue is any guide.

Bush, Roh Urge Nuke-Free Korean Peninsula By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - President Bush (news - web sites) and South Korea (news - web sites)'s leader said they were united in seeking a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons, and expressed confidence that the standoff with North Korea (news - web sites) could be resolved peacefully. AP Photo (AP Video) Meeting for the first time Wednesday, Bush and President Roh Moo-hyun also reaffirmed the strength of a military and economic alliance that dates to the 1950-53 Korean War, and agreed to consult closely on a possible realignment...