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Quake prompts utility to shut down nuclear plant in Virginia
None of the nation's 103 other nuclear power plants was directly affected by Tuesday's quake, and all continue to operate safely, the NRC reported.
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Earthquake’s aftershock, damages still to come
It’s impossible to determine whether Tuesday’s quake was just the “tip of the iceberg,” scientists say.
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USGS crowd sources earthquake reports
The 5.9 magnitude quake that hit Virginia was felt across much of the Eastern seaboard.
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Agencies finalize strategies for cutting burdensome regulations
Efforts could save $10 billion over five years, White House says.
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FEMA coordinating with regional offices, state governments to prepare for Hurricane Irene
Irene is predicted to hit the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday morning.
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Washington-area federal agencies granted early dismissal
The Office of Personnel Management will update the government’s operating status by 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
Defense
Quake's aftermath: From the conference room to the streets
At White House complex, military service members and civilians jump atop tables, then head for exits.
Defense
The East Coast Quake: What happened to you?
How did the earthquake affect operations at your office?
News
5.8 magnitude quake strikes East Coast
Workers exited Capitol, Pentagon and other buildings as tremors hit.
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Former ambassador Peter Terpeluk Jr. dies
He served as the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg from 2002 until 2005.
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Rule on Sunday premium pay takes effect next month
A 2009 court case decided part-time employees are eligible for special pay.
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Economists torn on fiscal policy
Lawmakers aren’t the only ones who can't agree on what to do to fix the economy.
Oversight
Agencies to release plans for streamlined regulations
Partly a response to criticism that Obama hasn't focused on business concerns, the plans don't go far enough for some.
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Play of the Day -- Letterman isn't worried about the fatwa on him; Biden visits Mongolia
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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From Nextgov: VA spent $717 million on a drug deemed as effective as a placebo
Studies raise questions about widespread use and high cost of anti-psychotic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Oversight
OMB seeks to clarify 2013 budget guidance
Director Jack Lew says not all agencies necessarily will see cuts between 5 percent and 10 percent.
Pay & Benefits
OPM chief discusses new diversity initiative
John Berry wants to see better minority representation at the senior management level.
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