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New Manager Announces Incoming Nevada Site Leadership

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, July 24th, 2017

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Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS), the contractor newly chosen to run the Nevada National Security Site, has announced its incoming leadership team as it proceeds with transition activities at the facility.The Energy Department's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in May awarded the new management and operations contract at the site to MSTS, a partnership of Honeywell International [HON], Jacobs Engineering Group [JEC], and Stoller Newport News Nuclear, which is part of Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII].The NNSA last year initially…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]