Governors Veto Power Sought on New Nuclear Plants
The House will consider a bill granting state governors veto power over licenses for new nuclear plants within or near their states if emergency planning is deemed inadequate. The measure, led by Rep. Edward Markey, targets issues raised by Seabrook and Shoreham plant plans. The NRC would notify governors before licensing actions.
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House
Edward J. Markey
D-Mass
Massachusetts
Michael S. Dukakis
Seabrook
N.H
New York
Mario Cuomo
Shoreham
Long Island
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Government Files Reply To Carbide Statement In Bhopal Case
India charges Union Carbide knew of disaster potential before the Bhopal leak and that plant design lacked safeguards. Government calls Carbide’s sabotage claim irrelevant while noting 2,347 killed and 40,000 injured. Suit seeks 3.1 billion dollars. pre trial set for January 12.
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Warren Anderson
U.S
House of Representatives
Black June
Eight Prisoners Surrender as 16 Hold 3 Hostages at Barlinne Prison
Eight prisoners surrendered at Glasgow's Barlinnie Prison while 16 others continued to hold three guards hostage for a second night. Negotiators sought to end the siege after inmates on the third floor and roof sparked the protest by throwing missiles injuring 37 guards. Hostages Andrew Smith, David Flanagan, and John Kearney voiced safety concerns from the roof.
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Scotland
Barlinnie
Jured
Andrew Smith
Smith
David Flanagan
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