Budget & Policy

White House again seeking $45 million for DNFSB

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The Donald Trump administration has requested that Congress again budget $45 million for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) for fiscal 2027, partly due to increased nuclear weapons work.
The $45 million was equal to the White House request for…

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