Shimkus Puts Thumb on DOE to Resume Yucca License Application

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WASHINGTON — Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) wrung a renewed commitment from the Department of Energy to open a permanent nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nye County, Nev., during a hearing here Tuesday.
Shimkus, Congress’ chief advocate for Yucca,…

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