Congress OKs $500M to develop Yucca Mt.(News)
Waste News, December, 2004
Byline: Bruce Geiselman Congress adopted a $338 billion spending bill for the federal government in 2005 that would include more than $500 million to further development of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility in Nevada. However, the bill also slashes more than $250 million from funds that would allow local governments to improve water quality by upgrading their sewage treatment systems.
The measure cleared Congress on Nov. 20, and members of Congress expect to forward it to President Bush for his signature after removing some controversial language apparently placed into the bill unbeknownst to most congressmen. The inserted language would make it easier for some members of Congress and their aides to review individuals' income...
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