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Thorough Study on Yucca Mountain Waste Repository

Date: May 28, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee for including an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to require a detailed report on the ramifications of closing the Yucca Mountain Waste Repository.

Before the administration irresponsibly walks away from a $10 billion investment and a 23-year bipartisan agreement, we need to provide America's taxpayers and decisionmakers with adequate information.

To lessen our dependence on foreign oil, we must remain committed to investing in developing technologies. Nuclear energy is a clean, safe, and cost-effective energy source that has provided over half of the electricity generated in South Carolina for over 30 years. But in order to keep it safe, we must have a permanent site for disposal.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th in the global war on terrorism during Memorial Day activities.


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