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Congress

House Science Panel Dems Ask GAO To Review DoE’s Management of Isotope Program

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

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In the wake of a government report that says the Department of Energy (DoE) has weak management oversight of supply shortages of a critical gas used in radiation detection systems and other applications, two Democrats on the House Science Committee have asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to take a wider look at DoE’s Isotope Program to avoid future mismatches between supply and demand. “The Department of Energy was in charge of managing the supply of Helium-3, and apparently did…

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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