Budget & Policy

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

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Following the lead of the House of Representatives earlier this month, the U.S. Senate voted 65-to-27 Thursday evening to approve a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open through March 11.
President Joe Biden was expected to sign the latest…

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

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

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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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