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The NRC Lost A Sixth Of Its Staff... So Why Are Reactor Reviews Getting Faster?
The NRC Lost A Sixth Of Its Staff... So Why Are Reactor Reviews Getting Faster? For the past year, critics have warned that DOGE gutted the Nuclear Regulatory Commission just as the nuclear renaissance was getting started. If the president really wants to kickstart the "nuclear renaissance," gutting the NRC of its expertise and rubber-stamping projects isn't the way to go. It will only slow processes down, increase the potential for accidents, and erode public trust. — Josh Freed (@jsfreed) July 30, 2025 The NRC's headcount fell more than 16% between July 2024 and June 2026, fro