The Energy Department is planning to recall nuclear energy specialists who were abruptly dismissed, including 300 to 400 workers responsible for the nation’s nuclear weapons cache. The agency’s reversal came after national security concerns were raised due to the sensitive nature of their work. Many of the terminated workers had high-level security clearances and specialized training, making it challenging to replace them. The terminations were part of a wider wave of dismissals across the Energy Department under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The cuts impacted various departments, including the Loan Programs Office, responsible for funding clean energy projects, and the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, which received funding for carbon capture and hydrogen projects. The cuts also affected the General Counsel’s office, Grid Deployment Office, and Office of Cybersecurity. The NNSA, responsible for nuclear weapons production and dismantling, was among the most affected, with a significant number of dismissals. These dismissals have garnered criticism from experts who warn of the repercussions on national security and the ability to respond to nuclear incidents. The Energy Department’s IT team also faced cuts, raising concerns about the department’s ability to maintain critical infrastructure. Overall, the dismissals have raised questions about the impact on the nation’s energy and national security programs.
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