Senate panel backs MOX funding cut at Savannah River Site
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a measure to trim MOX funding at the Savannah River Site. The form reduces the MOX allocation to 270 million dollars for fiscal year 2017, down from 340 million in 2016, and advances the Energy and Water Development bill to the full Senate.
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MOX funding fight rages as Obama contemplates downblending
The Obama administration weighs pulling the plug on the MOX project and pursuing downblending to handle excess weapons grade plutonium, potentially halting construction. Meanwhile the Senate and House weigh billions in MOX funding with mixed signals from lawmakers including Sen. Lindsey Graham. Dede Biles reports from the Aiken Standard.
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Local executive joins regional alliance and lists dean’s list students
John Fleming, P E, joins the Southern Carolina Alliance as director of development. He holds a Clemson civil engineering degree and is licensed in over ten states. Lander University dean’s list for fall 2015 includes Jordan Beeler to Tori St Clair. North Augusta’s Mark Griffith named to Clemson Phi Beta Kappa. Send Names & Notes to editorial aikenstandard.com.
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Aiken District Names Five in Teacher of the Year Honor Court
Dr Sean Alford presented Kathy Linton East Aiken School of the Arts with balloons signaling her selection as a member of the Districts Teacher of the Year Honor Court. Finalists include Lisa Colquitt Carrie Clark Amanda Burnside and Elisabeth Hardy with the winner to be announced April 25 at a sponsored event.
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