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Head of national nuke security agency departing
Associated Press ^ | Dec 22, 2012 3:07 PM EST

Posted on 12/23/2012 2:09:16 AM PST by Olog-hai

The man who has led the nation’s nuclear security agency since 2007 is stepping down next month after presiding over a 20 percent increase in the agency’s budget but also some management missteps that have raised questions about the agency’s ability to carry out its mission.

Tom D’Agostino announced Friday he is leaving the National Nuclear Security Administration, which funds and oversees work at the Sandia and Los Alamos national labs in New Mexico. The research centers employ about 20,000 people in the state. He was appointed to the post by President George W. Bush. …

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1 posted on 12/23/2012 2:09:26 AM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Ah, the more time with his family meme. Now, the search for the real reason will begin. If his reason is actually the truth, he would almost be advised to pick another.


2 posted on 12/23/2012 3:32:31 AM PST by Truth29
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