Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

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

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An excavation contractor working on site preparations for the Uranium Processing Facility in late January accidentally demolished a storm drain line on the west side of the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant in Tennessee, resulting in some activities at the construction…

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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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