Non-Proliferation

DOE Plans to Continue MOX Construction Next Year Met With Praise

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Todd Jacobson
NS&D Monitor
2/6/2015
The Obama Administration’s decision this week to continue with construction on the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site in Fiscal Year 2016 was met with praise from Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.),…

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Could Funding Challenges for Ohio-Class Replacement Cause Officials to Revisit Posture Requirements?

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Sec. of Defense Nominee Addresses Questions Related to Nuclear Forces

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Air Force Identifies NC2 as Possible Area for Cut

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With LRSO Accelerated, Air Force Pushes up RFP to Fourth Quarter of FY 2015

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New Study Warns of ‘Dysfunctional Relationship’ Among DNFSB Members

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Wrap Up

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Accelerated Return of W76-0 Warheads from Navy to NNSA on Track

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DOE Investigating Partial Amputation of Finger at OST Oak Ridge Facility

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At Oak Ridge

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NATO Moves Toward Relying More Heavily on Strategic Forces

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Sen. Alexander: Despite Strong Support, UPF Could Force Tough Budget Choices

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NNSA Moving Forward With Pu Capabilities Project at LANL, Requests $155.6 Million in FY 2016

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NNSA Downplays POGO Concerns About Klotz’s 2012 Work for Bechtel

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White House Seeking FY16 Funds for Classified Overseas LRSB Facility

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