DOE Defends SRP Radiation Safety Against Claims
Savannah River Plant officials reject charges that regional radiation exposure harms nearby communities. DOE spokesperson says local levels are half Denver’s and contribute about 1 percent of total radiation here. A Atlanta report on 25 polycythemia cases near SRP is denied as hypothetical. DOE promises full inquiry if needed.
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Savannah River
Carl J. Johnson
University of Colorado School of Medicine
William C. Reinig
Johnson
Denver
SRP
Reinig
Atlanta
Atlanta News
Robert Winslow
U. S. Center For Disease Control
Winslow
Department of Energy
James Gaver
Doesap
CBS Seeks Ombudsman to Restore News Credibility
Guest editorial notes CBS News faces criticism over The Uncounted Enemy and its handling of Westmoreland allegations. It cites internal reforms, an ombudsman role, and past journalism-ethics questions while praising renewed emphasis on credibility and public accountability.
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CBS News
William Westmoreland
CBS
Mike Wallace
Westmoreland
Johnson
Reed Irvine
Accuracy In Media
TV Guide
Network
Sam Adams
van Gordon Sauter
Sauter
Cbs-Westmoreland
ABC News
Knowlton Nash
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
University of Regina
The
Sacramento Union
Doles New Tax Bill Faces Criticism and Backlash
In a sharp critique, the author argues Dole's tax bill worsens inflation harms, punishes families via inflation eroded exemptions, and would deepen recession by raising interest rates. Reagan’s stance shifts amid Republican leadership and bipartisan calls for higher taxes, with implications for voters and policy.
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Joseph Sobran
Eugene Steuerle
Treasury Department
Office of Tax Policy
Steuerle
Dole
Nancy Reagan
Depression era rabbit shortage becomes a memory tale
Fort Worth Star-Telegram veteran Doyle Smith recalls the 1930s era when rabbits were scarce and hunted for daily meals. He recounts eyeing rabbits with a flashlight, noting the animals began moving in pairs with their heads three inches apart to avoid light.
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Reagan
George Dolan
Fort Worth
Smith
Roosevelt
Americans Losing Interest In Space Program Report
A June OTA assessment warns U.S. space leadership could fade due to public apathy and policy gaps. It cites competition from Europe and Japan in satellite tech, Earth scanning, and space manufacturing, urging clear goals and funding.
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Congressional Office of Technology Assessment
OTA
U.S
Europe
Japan
Congress
NASA
Agency
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