U.S. DOE and SRS Start MOX and Uranium Downblending Program
The Savannah River Site begins using former weapons uranium by blending it with natural uranium for TVA to create fuel rods. The MOX program also moves plutonium toward turning it into reactor fuel, with shipments from Rocky Flats headed to SRS. The effort aims to clean up Cold War materials by producing commercial power and advancing cleanup at the site.
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Hatch bill aims to repeal DC gun control law
Senator Orrin Hatch introduces a bill to repeal Washington DC gun controls, arguing residents should be treated as adults with Second Amendment rights. The piece defends defensive gun use, challenges crime correlations, and notes political risks for Democrats on gun policy before an election.
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Coroner responds to Chronicle article about crash coverage
Augusta area coroner defends response to July crash that killed one and injured ten. He notes 10 people involved, correct identification of the deceased, rapid deputy arrival, and the need to preserve the scene until documentation. Dispatcher efforts and emergency teams prioritized survivor care and recovery.
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Aiken Standard Staff Listing and Roles
The Aiken Standard names Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Publisher. Arthur T Zappa is Business Manager with Ellen C. Priest as Managing Editor. Timothy E O Bryan, Phillip Yates, Circulation Director Newcom, and J David Boyd also listed alongside Letitia Jefferson in editorial staff credits.
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Paper trail for DRE voting in California urged
California voters face a push for a paper trail on Direct Recording Electronic machines. Secretary of State Kevin Shelley may require verifiable printouts to audit and recount ballots, amid concerns from tech experts and civil rights groups about tamper resistance and testing flaws.
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