Non-Proliferation

CPPNM Amendment Soon to Enter Into Force: Obama

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A crucial amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) is only weeks from entering into force, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday.
The 2005 amendment would expand the accord’s authority from covering international…

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

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SRS CAB Members Critical of Downblending Presentation

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