Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

Op-Ed: The Wheel of Progress, and Security in the Wake of Y-12

By Photo of Todd

Paul Donahue
CEO, G4S Government Solutions
Since taking over as CEO of WSI (G4S Government Solutions, Inc.) months before the Y-12 intrusion in July of 2012, it’s no surprise I’ve found it necessary to revisit, refocus and refine core security and…

In This Issue

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UPF Red Team: Federal Mgmt. Changes Key to Moving out of 9212 by 2025

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House Republicans Seek to Speed up Some NNSA Modernization Efforts

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DOE Holds off on MOX Suspension, but Pressure from Congress Continues

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As Oak Ridge Takes over American Centrifuge, Lawmakers Question Funding

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U.S. Announces Active Deployed Stockpile of 4,804 Warheads

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Sen. Feinstein Vows to Fight Cuts to NNSA Nonproliferation Budget

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North Dakota Senator Urges Acceleration of ALCM Replacement

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House Republicans Take Aim at Arms Control Ambitions in Light of Ukraine

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GAO Calls into Question NNSA FY 2022 Dismantlement Goal

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Senate Bill Would Limit New Start Reductions, Arms Control Talks

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J-Lab Contractor SURA Considering Bid for Brookhaven Lab Contract

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Klotz to Begin Tour of Weapons Complex Next Week

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Livermore Official Named UC VP for Lab Management

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At Oak Ridge

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Wrap Up: In the DNFSB, In the Industry

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