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Updated: July 16, 2008
Legislative Tracking Chart for the 110th Congress
Appropriations Tracking Chart for the 110th Congress 2nd Session (NIST specific)
NIST Deputy Director Dr. James Turner testified on plutonium spill at NIST Boulder, CO, laboratory
On July 15, NIST Deputy Director Dr. James Turner testified before the House Science and Technology Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation (Wu, D-OR, Chairman) on the June 9, 2008, release of plutonium at the NIST Boulder Laboratoryand on NIST's environment, health, and safety (EH&S) practices. View Dr. Turner's statement. View House Science and Technology Committee Press Release (majority). View House Science and Technology Commmittee Press Release (minority).
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Date created: 3/22/2000 Last reviewed/modified: July 16, 2008
Enacted Appropriations
NIST Congressional Inquiries: Kandy Hauk Phone: 301/975-3080; Fax: 301/926-2569 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1051 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1051