Budget & Policy

Luján Now in D.C. for Stroke Recovery, Plans Senate Return Soon

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In social media posts Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) says he has returned to Washington, D.C., where he is “back at work and will return to the Senate floor soon,” following his January stroke. 
“Through the love and support from my family,…

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Deal Makes Clear DOE to ‘Fully Cooperate’ With DNFSB Fact Finding at Nuke Sites

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Senate Passes Short-term Budget Patch, Needs Biden’s Signature

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Notice to Proceed Issued for New Oak Ridge Cleanup Contract

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Demolition Planned for Nautilus Nuke Sub Prototype in Idaho

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New Acting Senior Adviser Added to EM Org Lineup

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Longtime Hanford Critic Carpenter Stepping Down as Head of Watchdog Org

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More States, Chamber of Commerce Claim Biden Went Too Far in Contract Vax Orders

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WIPP Receives Eight Shipments During January

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Pandemic Takes a Bite Out of Snack Profits at Savannah River

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Amentum Closes on Purchase of Government Contractor PAE

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DOE, Other Feds Embrace Pandemic Telecommuting, With Limits

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CEO Constable to Become Board Chair at Fluor

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Net Earnings Dip at Jacobs But Revenue Remains Flat

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Wrap Up: LANL Staff Returning, Hanford Job Fair Set, Tribal Leader Dies

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