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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz Addresses Iran Accord

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DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

CHICAGO — United States Energy Secretary Ernest J. Moniz, the nuclear physicist who played a central role in helping conclude the Iran nuclear agreement, will join The Chicago Council on Global Affairs for a roundtable discussion moderated by ambassador Ivo H. Daalder, president of the Council, Friday, Aug. 7.

The discussion will cover the landscape of the historic deal — its key provisions, structured implementation and global implications. Moniz said the agreement “prevents Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, provides strong verification measures Read More

Luján On Today’s 50th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act:

“Fifty years ago today, at a time when millions of people across the nation were disenfranchised because of the color of their skin, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the historic Voting Rights Act.  The tireless efforts of so many brave civil rights activists were enshrined in a law that would protect the sacred right to vote.  While the VRA has been reauthorized Read More

Oak Ridge Protesters Among Winners Of 2015 Nuclear-Free Future Award

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BN News:
 
TAKOMA PARK, Md. ― Sister Megan Rice, the 85-year old nun who in July 2012, along with two colleagues, gained entry to the “Fort Knox” of U.S. nuclear weapons complexes in Oak Ridge, Tenn., is one of the “Laureates” to be honored in Washington, D.C. this fall with a 2015 Nuclear-Free Future Award. 
 
Awards are given for “Resistance,” “Education” and “Solutions.” Each award comes with a $10,000 honorarium. Two additional honorary awards are also given.  
 
The Award ceremony will be hosted by Sen. Ed Markey, D-MA, and takes place at 6 p.m.,
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IRS: Hold On To Your Tax Returns

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IRS News:

PHOENIX – -The IRS recommends that you always keep a copy of your tax return for your records. You may need copies of your filed tax returns for many reasons.

For example, they can help you prepare future tax returns. You will also need them if you have to amend a prior year tax return. You often need them when you apply for a loan to buy a home or to start a business. You may need them if you apply for student financial aid.

If you can’t find your copies, the IRS can provide a transcript of the tax information you need, or a copy of your tax return. Here is more information, including how to get Read More

Jonathan Elkind Confirmed As DOE Assistant Secretary For International Affairs

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Jonathan Elkind

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Jonathan Elkind as the Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary for International Affairs.     

“Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in international energy issues to the Department,” Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “I thank the Senate for confirming Assistant Secretary Elkind and look forward to continuing my work with him in support of the nation’s global energy agenda.”

As assistant secretary, Elkind will oversee the Department’s extensive international engagements and Read More

Dr. Monica Regalbuto Confirmed As DOE Assistant Secretary For Environmental Management

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Dr. Monica Regalbuto

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Dr. Monica Regalbuto as the Department of Energy’s assistant secretary for environmental management.

“Having served in both the Office of Environmental Management and the Office of Nuclear Energy, Monica is more than ready for her new role at the Department,” DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “Her hands-on experience in all aspects of nuclear waste cleanup and her tenure as an Argonne National Lab scientist have prepared her for the position of assistant secretary for environmental management. I thank the Read More

Details Behind Tuesday Night’s Incident At Wipp

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WIPP News:

At approximately 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Joint Information Center (JIC) after a radiological control technician detected what was believed to be elevated radiological readings on a filter from an air particulate sampler located where air is exhausted from the WIPP underground.

It was later determined that an error was made in the calculation of initial survey results, which resulted in a false elevated reading that triggered the notification to the Central Monitoring Room and subsequent Read More

WIPP: Calculation Error Causes False Positive At Surface Air Monitoring Station … EOC Deactivating

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News Alert:

Radiological Control Technicians have determined a calculation error caused a false positive at a surface air monitoring station.

Multiple radiological frisks and swipes have been performed and show no radiological contamination. Based on this information, the event has been terminated. There is NO RELEASE.

The Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center are beginning the process to deactivate. Read More

WIPP EOC Activated – Update

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News Alert:

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) issued two recent updates to this evening’s earlier notification that the Emergency Operations Center was activated.

At approximately 6 p.m. today, Radiological Control Technicians detected minute levels of radiation on the filter at Station B where air is exhausted from the WIPP underground.

As a precaution, WIPP personnel were directed to shelter in place. Radiological control technicians have NOT received any indication of a release underground. There is no indication of any kind of radiological release leaving the Read More