Abortion Politics Move as Bush Veto Looms
The House narrowly advances a bill expanding Medicaid abortion funding in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother. Supporters credit the Webster ruling for shifting public opinion and anticipate a Senate vote while Bush again threatens a veto.
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Vote Ban highlights clash over power rights in annexed areas
Aiken Electric and SCE&G fight over franchise rights as suburbs join the city. SCE&G argues municipalities may choose their supplier while the co op alleges breach of contract over prepaid franchise fees. A key question is whether a referendum is needed to grant exclusive service.
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Governors clash over Rocky Flats waste plan and sites
Colorado Governor Roy Romer warns of closing Rocky Flats if waste passes 1600 cubic yards amid health worries. Energy Department plans to move excess waste to eight sites in seven states including Idaho National Laboratory, Hanford, Los Alamos, Carlsbad, Nevada Test Site, Oak Ridge, and Savannah River, as Duffy and Watkins push for action.
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Cooling tower plan for reactor K Reactor neutered discharge
Environmentalists warn hotter water discharge may impact aquatic life as the contract fixes discharge at 90 degrees and 20 000 gallons per minute. About 82 million funds the tower upgrade focusing on grouting site work and electrical connections with four months of testing and five months for installation. SRS's other reactors L and P will come online later after K Reactor with Par Pond and L Lake as discharge sites. Westinghouse sought cooling tower bids from six firms in May including Marley Ecodyne Hamon Zurn GEA and Ceramic.
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