Senator Richard Lugar, and admirable leader and statesman who worked effectively on urgent policy issues, has passed at age 87.  Senator Lugar worked across party lines and in cooperation with international communities to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology during the break up of the former Soviet Union.  Weapons and materials that could be used to make weapons were spread across 11 time zones and under loose control.  At times the nuclear scientists charged with their care were not … Continue Reading →