Court battle delays first plutonium shipment from Rocky Flats
Hodges appeal stalls plan to ship about six metric tons of plutonium from Rocky Flats to Savannah River Site. Currie’s ruling clears the way but final disposition decisions remain pending. Hodges vows action to block shipments. DOE says governor lacks authority.
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SRS given role in handling weapons plutonium and DOE MOX plan
DiSibio says Washington Group helped secure a quiet resolution with federal and state bodies over shipments of weapons plutonium. DOE plans a 5 billion MOX facility at SRS to convert weapons-grade plutonium into reactor fuel, while SRS has tech and staff to process it. The Washington Group bankruptcy led to a new board and focus on cleanup and remediation.
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Currie Sees Dangerous Situation After Patrol Blockade
Currie said she did not believe the governor would break the law but after the blockade action she fears the governor may force the issue. The governor posted Highway Patrol at the plant boundary and searched trucks creating a dangerous situation, observers say.
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recount in Aiken County runoff vote amid punch card woes
The Aiken County runoff race hinges on punch card issues after a recount showed Barrett 4122 votes, Klauber 2198, Dueworth 785, with Stan Jackson 1035, Michael Thompson 120, Bob Waldrep 180 also receiving votes. Voters face June 25 state races, with absentee ballots and registration deadlines noted. Absentee voting hours run 9 am to 4 pm daily, office at 916 Vaucluse Road open Saturday 9 am to noon. registration deadline June 23.
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