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Nevada Test Site Renamed To Reflect New Missions

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Thursday, August 26th, 2010

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By George Lobsenz The National Nuclear Security Administration announced Monday it was renaming the Nevada Test Site--established during the Cold War to conduct underground nuclear bomb tests-- as the Nevada National Security Site to "better reflect" the new defense, energy research and homeland security missions it has taken on since underground testing was suspended in the early 1990s. The new name was officially unveiled at a ceremony attended by NNSA Administrator Thomas D'Agostino, head of the semi-autonomous Energy Department weapons…

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