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Shutdown Ends, But Budget Cliff Looms Again in Early February

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The federal government reopened Tuesday following a three-day shutdown, after Senate Democrats largely dropped their opposition to a stopgap budget bill to keep agencies open through Feb. 8.
President Donald Trump signed the bill late Monday evening after it quickly…

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UC and Team ‘Deserve’ Next LANL Contract With Their ‘Clever’ Bid, Regent Says

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NNSA to Publish Part of Plutonium-Pit Plan in February Budget Proposal

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Final Nuke Posture Review Coming in Early February, Pentagon Spox Says

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Top HASC Democrat Blasts Trump’s Nuclear Buildup Proposal

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NNSA Policy Boss Takes Charge Temporarily as Trump Nominee Waits for Senate Hearing

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Outgoing DNFSB Chair Suggests He Lost Staff’s Confidence

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Smooth Sailing for Honeywell Post-Spinoff as 2017 Sales, Earnings Rise

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New AREVA Gets New Name

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Details of Suspicious Pack at Pantex Are ‘Need to Know’

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Nevada Site Contractor Praised for Infrastructure in Final Performance Report of Contract

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Locals Air Frustration Over Y-12 Power Line

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Judge Recommends Dismissal of Lawsuit Against SRS Contractor

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