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US Freezes Nuclear Power Plant Permits Because of Waste Issues
KindMind writes "The U.S. Government said it will stop issuing all permits for new plants and license extensions for existing plants are being frozen due to concerns over waste storage. From the article: 'The government's main watchdog, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, believes that current storage plans are safe and achievable. But a federal court said that the NRC didn't detail what the environmental consequences would be if the agency is wrong. The NRC says that "We are now considering all available options for resolving the waste issue, But, in recognition of our duties under the law, we will not issue [reactor] licenses until the court's remand is appropriately addressed." Affected are 14 reactors awaiting license renewals, and an additional 16 reactors awaiting permits for new construction.'"
As a candidate, Obama said he was both for and against nuclear power. (I will not "rule out" nuclear power http://video.msnbc.msn.com/morning-joe/25494201) but of course he can't really believe both positions. We find out what he believes by his actions. Obama frequently claim to support both positions: for cutting taxes and raising taxes, for cutting the deficit and raising spending, etc. He has to be one of the most dishonest politicians in history. However, he is not called out on his lies. He should be.
Am I getting 15 mod pts per day because slashdot is dying and needs moderators that badly? Am I the only one?