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President Bush presents the Department's National Energy Strategy to Congress and the American people.
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Secretary Watkins transmits the Administration's energy bill to the House and Senate.
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President Bush signs the Energy Policy Act of 1992
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Hazel R. O'Leary is sworn in as seventh Secretary of Energy.
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Secretary O’Leary announces an "openness" initiative to lift the veil of secrecy from past nuclear activities
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The Department receives recommendations of the Chiles Commission report dealing with retaining and attracting talent to maintain the nuclear weapons stockpile.
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India explodes several nuclear devices
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Pakistan explodes several nuclear devices.
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The Senate unanimously confirms the nomination of Bill Richardson as Secretary of Energy.
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The Department certifies to the President that the nation's nuclear stockpile is safe, secure, and reliable.