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Defense
Report: Two Years After Y-12 Break-In, U.S. Nuclear Security Still 'Chaotic'
GAO analysts say NNSA's lack of a 'clear vision' since nun's breach of a nuclear weapons site could be problematic.
Defense
Senators Drafting Bill That Could Extend Life of Chemical Security Program
The anticipated legislation could serve as a companion to a similar House bill.
Management
Staffers at Nuclear Regulatory Commission Report Backlash After Dissent
Employees say they received poor performance ratings or were passed over for promotions.
Management
House Bill Would Tap Into Nuclear Weapons Fund to Aid Veterans
Money would go toward improving vets' financial literacy and identifying deficiencies in wounded warrior treatment.
Management
Nuclear Weapons Complex Reform Could Mean Pay Cut For Contractors
Contracts have been under increased scrutiny due to repeated cost overruns, delays and security failures.
Management
Federal Report: Regulatory Confusion Contributed to Texas Chemical Disaster
U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases preliminary findings from investigation.
Oversight
Reliance on Industry May Have Led to Texas Oversight Lapse, Official Says
DHS has 'doubled down' since fertilizer plant explosion killed 14.
Management
NNSA Defends Contract Extensions but Congressional Scrutiny Expected
Issue is likely to come up at oversight hearings in the next few months.
Management
Decision on NNSA Furloughs Likely Within First Month of Sequester
The semiautonomous Energy Department agency is “working to avoid or minimize furloughs of NNSA’s federal work force to the extent possible,” according to officials.
Defense
Recommended relaxation of remediation standards could increase cancer risk at dirty bomb sites
New cleanup policies suggested in DHS-commissioned report would be unsafe, critics say.
Defense
DHS drops plan to screen chemical-plant workers for terrorist ties
Move prompts questions on how department will implement chemical-security program.
Oversight
House bid to merge Homeland Security WMD offices draws cautious praise
House panel applauds 'responsible consolidations.'
