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NEWS ABOUT: Yucca Mountain

Yucca Mountain stories: 3 news summaries
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 Obama Budget Cuts 


May 7, 09 2:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama said today proposed budget cuts are “not a criticism of” federal workers. Still, they take a toll, from defense to education. The Washington Post takes a look at what’s being trimmed:
  • Anthrax vaccine research: The administration says the goals of the program have been
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education • Pentagon • budget cuts • anthrax • Yucca Mountain • defense • federal budget • Obama administration • defense contractors • President Obama • F-22 fighter jet • cotton • federal programs • Even Start

McCain Calls For 45 New
Nuke Plants by 2030

It's time for US to reinvest in nuclear energy, candidate argues

Jun 19, 08 5:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain continued his energy campaign theme last night by calling for 45 nuclear power plants to be built by 2030, Reuters reports. He said he would eventually like to see 100 new plants to combat global warming and make the US energy independent. The nation's 104 reactors provide about... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Harry Reid • nuclear reactor • Yucca Mountain • nuclear power plant • Nuclear Regulatory Commission • energy independence • 2030

Yucca Nuclear Waste Plan Mushrooms in Nevada Race

Dems weigh in as local issue goes national

Jan 16, 08 12:57 PM CST
(Newser) - Yucca Mountain’s future as a nuclear waste burial ground is central to US energy policy—but first, the site north of Las Vegas has a key role in Saturday's Nevada Democratic primary. Despite environmentalists’ newfound respect for nuclear fuel, candidates are required to pledge opposition to the 30-year-old plan,... More »

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environmentalism • Yucca Mountain • nuclear fuel • Nevada primary

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