DOE Yucca plan under scrutiny over funding
Senator Scott argues the issue is Congress allowing the DOE to break the law by failing to dispose spent nuclear fuel at Yucca. Ernest Moniz counters that the core problem is funding, acknowledging the nation must dispose of 34 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium while costs rise.
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Senator Scott pushs MOX funding and Yucca disposal stance
U S Sen Tim Scott R SC plans to press the DOE and allies to keep MOX funding high and to push for disposal of spent nuclear fuel at Yucca. He aims to complete the MOX facility while coordinating with South Carolina Georgia and DOE officials. A video clip exists titled Sen Tim Scott Questions DOE Secretary Moniz.
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Security lessons from simulated tests at SRS facility
Bill Taylor of SRS External Affairs discusses the completion gaps from recent simulations. He notes briefings by Government Solutions, the former Wackenhut unit, and an Operational Pause after January 2013 performance issues to strengthen procedures at DOE sites amid past trespass concerns at Y 12 Oak Ridge. Derrek Asberry is the Aiken Standard reporter.
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South Carolina Extends Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Purchases
The August holiday will offer a one time two day relief from state taxes on all purchases later this year, adding to ongoing back to school excise savings. The Department of Revenue notes prior holidays save about 3 million annually and directs readers to SCTAX.org for exempt item details.
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue notes back-to-school items remain tax free. Since 2000 the holiday has saved shoppers about 3 million dollars yearly on items like jewelry cosmetics eyewear wallets watches and furniture. Maayan Schechter is a beat reporter for Aiken Standard since July with a mass communications journalism degree from UNC Asheville.
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