SREL funding squeeze amid Cold War cleanup debate
Graham claims budget cuts will not close SREL 180 staffers with 150 funded by federal sources. Secretary Bodman notes a 2 percent across the board cut while defense and homeland security rise. SREL, run by the University of Georgia, continues monitoring at the Savannah River Site.
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Philip Lord
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Red Flag Fire Alert Issued as Winds Fuel Wildfire
Beech Island residents faced fast moving flames as wind gusts up to 40 mph fanned a brush fire and a rekindled blaze on Brown Hill Road. Fire crews from Beech Island and nearby departments battled flames while residents evacuated and forestry officials urged postponing outdoor burning. 911 and 1-800-777-FIRE numbers provided for reporting suspicious fires or smoke.
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David Allen
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Silver Bluff
Langley
Bath
North Augusta
South Carolina
Karen
Kdaily
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SRS mission debates and DOE staffing cuts at Savannah River
Graham and Rodman discuss expanding SRS missions including MOX plant work to save jobs and pursue hydrogen as a future fuel. Bodman approves Westinghouse restructuring threatening 2000 layoffs over two years, while cleanup success promises new roles. DeMint and Barrett praise Bodman's real world experience guiding energy policy.
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Spencer Abraham
SRS
DeMint
DOE
Los Alamos
New Mexico
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Middle East
George W. Bush
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