Non-Proliferation

Menendez, Rubio Will ‘Explore’ Changes to Atomic Energy Act to Tighten Oversight on Nuclear Exports

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The two senators who ordered a report about the Donald Trump administration’s attempts to sell nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia said this week they would consider changing the law to mandate more transparency from the White House about such efforts.
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NNSA Tracking Handful of New COVID-19 Cases; Infections Near Pantex Skyrocket

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Delays for NNSA Programs ‘Inevitable’ Due to COVID-19, HASC Ranking Member Says

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Appeals Judges Appear Divided About DOE’s Ability to Pay Big Plutonium Fine to S.C.

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Y-12 Manager Dodges $1M in Penalties for 13 Safety Violations

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Defense Business Powers BWXT Through Pandemic in 1Q

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Honeywell Outperformed Internal Expectations in 1Q, but Sees Major COVID-19 Headwinds

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Huntington Ingalls Fears Coronavirus Cramp After Strong First Quarter

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NNSA Won’t Extend Comment Period on LANL Pit Review Any Further

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DNFSB Gives Energy Dept. More Time to Reply to Recommendation on Nuke Safety Reg

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White House Nomination Wave Includes Two For DNFSB

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Trump Admin Nominates New State Dept. Arms Control Chief

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Centrus Chief to Receive High Honor From Japanese Government

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