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Senate passes RECA extension, Biden plans to sign

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The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would extend and expand the federal legislation that financially compensates people harmed by radioactive material used to build the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
The measure passed 69-30 with one senator not voting. President…

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Hanford tanks would make BWXT-led groups environmental primes at Hanford, SRS

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Spending at DOE’s big nuclear cleanup sites inch upward in compromise bill

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Bechtel wins 92% of potential high-level waste fee for 2023 vit plant work

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Draft RFP issued for potential $90-million EM tech support contract

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Down to two members, DNFSB still seeking quorum

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DNFSB makes senior staff promotions

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Qualified developers of carbon-free power sought for DOE Hanford Site

An aerial view of a large construction site being redeveloped for new building projects.

NNSA seeking candidates to build clean-energy project in Nevada

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Portsmouth contractors seek dismissal of suit by leukemia patient

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Army Corps starts sampling for contamination buried deep under St. Louis suburb

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Legacy contractor closes book on DP Road cleanup in Los Alamos

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Corps RFP published for FUSRAP project in New Jersey

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Wrap Up: New Idaho cleanup boss starts soon; West Valley bidders get extension; New Mexico fines LANL and more

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