Yucca Mountain Writ Call Highlights Funding, Action Debate
The dispute centers on whether Yucca Mountain has funds to proceed and the court should issue a writ of mandamus to force action. Republicans like Rep. Joe Wilson frame the decision as a victory for South Carolina and the nation, while Sen. Harry Reid calls for a broader, safe nuclear waste policy. The site was designed to hold about 77,000 tons of high level waste with 57,000 tons already in temporary storage at U.S. plants including Savannah River Site.
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Aiken High Sees Reduced Mobile Classrooms With New Wing
Cofer notes that Aiken High has cut mobile classrooms and plans another wing to remove portables. A 2010 bond referendum failed. a would have funded a mostly new facility saving only one wing and the James Taylor Building. Caver praises the new wing and the science lab building.
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Vaughters Appears on Ballot After Court Ruling
Former Aiken City Council member Vaughters will appear on the November electronic ballot after a court ruling. She was removed from the Republican ballot but will still be listed. she hopes to run a strong campaign while noting lawmakers could have reversed the decision. Wells, unimpacted, risks losing his council seat if elected.
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FAA suspends opposite direction operations after near collision
The FAA bans airports nationwide from using opposite direction takeoffs and landings after a close call at Reagan National Airport. A new standardized procedure is due within a month, with emergency use only meanwhile. The July incident involved three US Airways commuter flights and weather-related direction changes.
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