Savannah River Plant Risks Rise Amid Safety Concerns
The Savannah River Plant in South Carolina, built for plutonium and tritium production, faces growing safety and environmental risks. Critics say DOE oversight is weak, waste is stored unsecured, and aging facilities threaten nearby communities while GAO and NAS reviews weigh potential reforms.
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Soviet and U S officials cautious on arms control progress
Washington officials say dramatic progress in arms control talks is tempered by last minute problems. Viktor Karpov cites groundwork for a Reagan Gorbachev summit this year while Richard Perle flags need for verified, stable agreements. NATO concerns over short range missiles and Soviet conventional strength loom as Gen Bernard Rogers comments.
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