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Editorial: Credibility gap hits the DOE once again

Tuesday, April 23, 2002 | 8:43 a.m.

John Gordon, administrator of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, said publicly in January that security is strong at federal nuclear research labs and along routes used to transport radioactive material. The Washington Posted reported Monday, however, that the DOE's chief financial officer, Bruce Carnes, privately delivered different news to the White House. In a March letter, Carnes asked for more money because the agency's current security budget is insufficient in light of potential terrorist threats.

Isn't this the same agency that is publicly stating that Yucca Mountain is safe and that transportation routes will be protected against accidents and terrorist attacks? We can't help but wonder what it's saying privately on this issue.

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