Budget & Policy

White House Nomination Wave Includes Two For DNFSB

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The White House this week shoveled more than 30 nominations to the newly returned Senate, including two for positions on the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
 Former Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Chair Joyce Connery was nominated to serve…

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Centrus Chief to Receive High Honor From Japanese Government

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Menendez, Rubio Will ‘Explore’ Changes to Atomic Energy Act to Tighten Oversight on Nuclear Exports

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