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Alexander, Udall Call on Labor to Postpone New Rules for Sick Worker Program

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U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) sent a letter Thursday to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez urging him to postpone the implementation of more than 70 proposed rule changes to the government’s compensation program for sick nuclear workers.
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U.S., Europe Set for HEU Swap

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Trump Nuke Ideas are ‘Catastrophic,’ White House Says

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About 60 Laid Off at SRS MOX Facility

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Lawmaker Seeking New Route for Canadian Uranium

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CNS Scrambles to Deal With Funding ‘Imbalance’ at Y-12, Pantex

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Mishap at Y-12 UPF Site Results in Some Work Delays

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GD Electric Boat Chosen To Take Lead Role for Ohio Replacement Sub

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U.S. Releases Accounting of HEU Holdings

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Industry Leaders Commit to Ongoing Nuclear Security Enhancements

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State Dept. Officials Foresee Future Strategic Stability Talks, Nuclear Security Work with Russia

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Russia Could OK New U.S. Plutonium Disposition Plan: Expert

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Dem Lawmakers, Nobel Laureates Outline Actions to Sustain Nuclear Security Summit Progress

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SRS CAB Members Critical of Downblending Presentation

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