On its face, the allegations against this chemist do not implicate the reliability of testing done or fairness to defendants.

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Although technological advances may theoretically permit other effective means of testing the reliability and safety of our stockpile, the demonstration of such capability is still years down the road.

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The new round of testing also raises questions of eDNA reliability.

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Last year, Paul Robinson, chairman emeritus of Sandia National Laboratory, testified before Congress that the reliability of U.S. nuclear weapons still cannot be guaranteed without testing them, despite more than a decade of investments in technological advancements.

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"Pete" Aldrich certified that the "technical progress of the flight testing" has satisfied safety, reliability, maneuverability, formation flying, shipboard compatibility and other issues that have, in the past, hindered the development and acquisition of this aircraft.

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He has shown a strong interest in turning the island into a giant laboratory when the switch to fuel cell vehicles begins in earnest 10 to 15 years from now, as well as in testing the safety of hydrogen gas stations, the long-term reliability of cars and the economic viability of fuel cells.

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