Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

DOE Risks Insufficient Heavy Water for Weapons Activities: IG

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The Department of Energy (DOE) might not have enough heavy water inventory to meet its long-term nuclear weapons and non-weapons activity needs, according to a newly released audit report from the DOE Inspector General’s Office.
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Hanford Tank Farm Contractor Earns 77% of FY16 Award Fee

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UCOR Gets 94 Percent of Award in Last 6 Months of FY16

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Obama Signs FY17 NDAA

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Gas Sensors for Hanford Tanks Coming Online Late, DOE Says

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Radioactive Contamination Spread Escalating at Hanford Processing Plant

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Another Decommissioning Trust Fund Withdrawal Request at SONGS

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NNSA Extends IT, Cyber Support Services Contract

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NNSA Extends Technical, Analytical Support Contract with TechSource

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DOE EA: Livermore Emergency Management Program Weak in Communications

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Lockheed Awarded Trident II Contract Modifications

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New DOE Whistleblower Rule Phases in Jan. 26

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