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Nuclear Energy Lobby In U.S. Using Climate Change for Profit
After a hiatus of nearly three decades, nuclear energy is booming. Seventeen power companies in the U.S. are making plans to build more than 30 nuclear plants.
One important factor in the resurgence: new federal and state laws that help utilities pay for nuclear plants that, if completed, would be among the most expensive projects ever built in the country.
One state where nuclear power is making a comeback is Florida. At a meeting last week in Tallahassee, Florida's Public Service Commission voted to approve the state's first new nuclear plants in decades.
Commission member Nathan Skop hailed the decision. "Simply put, nuclear power is a strategic investment for the state of Florida and our national security—to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and to protect our environment," he said. After a hiatus of nearly three decades, nuclear energy is booming. Seventeen power companies in the U.S. are making plans to build mor... more -
Obama says he still considers Rezko a friend
Now to be fair, this may turn out to be nothing... However, this has the same distinct feel to it as Bush defending Ken Lay, and it makes me uncomfortable. Obama already disclosed to the Chicago Tribune that Rezko actually donated 250,000 to various campaigns of his when it was originally stated as 60,000. How much else do we not know about this and his connections with him? Now to be fair, this may turn out to be nothing... However, this has the same distinct feel to it as Bush defending Ken Lay, and it ma... more
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