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130 Jobs Cut in NNSA Amid Nuclear Security Concerns

3/17/2025

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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has slashed over 130 positions, including vital engineers and safety experts, as part of its modernization of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. This drastic move, tied to the Department of Government Efficiency, raises alarming questions about national security amid rising global tensions, leaving the future of operational capabilities in doubt.

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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has slashed over 130 positions, including vital engineers and safety experts, as part of its modernization of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. This drastic move, tied to the Department of Government Efficiency, raises alarming questions about national security amid rising global tensions, leaving the future of operational capabilities in doubt.