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Science 16 July 1999:
Vol. 285. no. 5426, p. 306
DOI: 10.1126/science.285.5426.306a
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RESEARCH MANAGEMENT:
Richardson Reverses Course on DOE Reorganization

David Malakoff

In a switch that surprised supporters and opponents alike, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson last week endorsed a controversial proposal to reorganize the Department of Energy's (DOE's) nuclear weapons program into a semi-independent agency. But it's not yet clear where this change of heart will lead, as lawmakers and DOE officials continue to joust over key details of the plan, which was prompted by allegations of Chinese spying at DOE's weapons laboratories. Although proponents say the changes are needed to prevent future espionage, critics charge they will harm the labs' extensive civilian research programs and allow officials to hide environmental and safety problems from the public.

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