I just received my annual TCP-1 letter from LLNS and a summary of the LLNS Pension Plan. Looked in pretty good shape in 2013. About 35% overfunded (funding target attainment percentage = 134.92%). This was a decrease from 2012 where it was 51% overfunded (funding target attainment percentage = 151.59%). They did note that the 2012 change in the law on how liabilities are calculated using interest rates improved the plan's position. Without the change the funding target attainment percentages would have been 118% (2012) and 105% (2013). 2013 assets = $2,057,866,902 2013 liabilities = $1,525,162,784 vs 2012 assets = $1,844,924,947 2012 liabilities = $1,217,043,150 It was also noted that a slightly different calculation method ("fair market value") designed to show a clearer picture of the plan' status as December 31, 2013 had; Assets = $2,403,098,433 Liabilities = $2,068,984,256 Funding ratio = 116.15% Its a closed plan with 3,781 participants. Of that number, 3,151 wer...
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I really doubt that.
Nothing will happen to NNSA or TRIAD...
Two months ago, Gordon-Haggerty was writing memos to Mason ordering him to NOT close down the Lab, damn the work force, and that he needs to listen to her and not Grisham. This week little Miss two-faced sends out a group-hug message to all the workers. She cares about everyone's safety ...
So it completely escapes you that in two months, the entire world changed, but Gordon-Haggerty can't reverse an earlier decision? When the facts change I change my mind. What do you do?
Regarding 5:29 a.m. above, priority was provided by NA-1. Only one DP program remained operational at TA-55 and it wasn't even pit manufacturing. Detonators were also allowed to work. The rest of the programs have been provided information on how they will phase back in. I believe pit man phased in last week. Others will be trickling in until end of May.
Still not business as usual. The lab is still adhering to recommended CDC restrictions all the while attempting to unpause operations.
I wonder what China thinks of all this? I bet they kept the people at their labs working.
Does anyone have any insight as to why this would be the case? What is driving this new charging protocol? Why won't people be allowed to charge sick or COVID-sick while self-isolating?