Recognizing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as the "2007 Best Place to Work in the Federal Government" and as the "Best Diversity Company"

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RECOGNIZING THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AS THE ``2007 BEST PLACE TO WORK IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'' AND AS THE ``BEST DIVERSITY COMPANY -- (Extensions of Remarks - May 09, 2007)

* Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize recent achievements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC recently captured the top ranking among large Federal agencies in the ``2007 Best Places To Work in the Federal Government'' rankings announced Thursday, April 19, 2007 by the Partnership for Public Service and the American University Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation.

* This recognition is a great honor for all of the men and women at the NRC. Agency employees are clearly committed to the mission of licensing and regulating the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promoting the common defense and security, and protecting the environment. As evidenced by this award, the NRC staff has the dedication and commitment that make the NRC a great place to work.

* The NRC was also recently recognized as a ``Best Diversity Company'' by the readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology. Reader survey results highlighted the NRC for the agency's strong support of women and minorities, attention to work/life balance, and commitment to supplier diversity.

* These two awards highlight what we in the National Capital Region have known for a long time--the NRC is a top-notch employer. With its headquarters offices located in my district in Rockville, Maryland, I commend the NRC for its recent achievements and I applaud the agency's dedication to its employees while enabling the Nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes and ensuring that people and the environment are protected.

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