New details on nuclear weapons program bared

Journal Article · Mon Jul 11 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Chemical and Engineering News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v072n029.p027· OSTI ID:6978669

Hileman, B

In a continuing effort to be more candid about Department of Energy nuclear weapons programs, Energy Secretary Hazel R. O'Leary recently declassified a substantial amount of information. On June 27, she revealed details about total US weapons-grade uranium production, testing of a bomb made of reactor-grade plutonium, radiation experiments conducted on humans since the 1920s, and underground and atmospheric nuclear weapons tests. O'Leary explains the new revelations by saying thousands of people in meetings across the country this year have told her that openness in government is very important. DOE is responding today in a manner that both satisfies the strong public interest and respects critical national security requirements.

• OSTI ID: 6978669
• Journal Information: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States), Journal Name: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States) Vol. 72:28; ISSN 0009-2347; ISSN CENEAR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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