NRC approves Utah nuclear waste storage plan near Skull Valley
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission backs Private Fuel Storage plan to store 44,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel on Skull Valley Reservation Utah about 50 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. Utah Governor Huntsman vows court challenge and state officials pledge to fight the facility using all options claiming the project is too dangerous.
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Base-closing plan faces critique from reform commission
The nine member panel approved most of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld's base closings but found only 86 percent acceptable and disputed $30 billion in claimed savings. It warned some Army Navy and Air Force consolidations could reduce efficiency and urged alignment with a broader national defense strategy review. It also faulted poor coordination between Defense and Homeland Security on homeland defense boundaries.
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Fewer bodies found than feared in New Orleans
Reports say the street by street sweep of the flooded city found far fewer corpses than feared. Col Terry Ebbert cautioned no revised death toll yet while Maj Gen Bill Caldwell said the toll was not near 10,000. Authorities continue systematic removal efforts with media restricted.
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FEMA Director Brown ousted as Katrina relief chief
President Bush announced the dismissal of FEMA Director Michael Brown amid criticism of the Katrina relief effort. Thad W. Allen, previously in charge of New Orleans relief, was named as his replacement. Debacle over a $2000 debit card program for evacuees was also disclosed.
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Baghdad Airport Shutdown Highlights Pay Dispute With Firm
Baghdad's international airport, Iraq's main external link, shut down amid a pay dispute between the government and a British security contractor. Interior Ministry troops briefly reopened the facility before withdrawing after clashes with U.S. forces on the airport highway.
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Israel demolishes last Gaza military installations
In Jerusalem the AP reports Israeli troops tore down the final military sites in the Gaza Strip as they finalize the 38 year occupation pullout. Soldiers will stay in armored vehicles until the withdrawal is finished by Tuesday and Brig. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is to be the last to depart locking Kissufim border gate in a brief ceremony.
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Musharraf lauds Israel in interview amid militant crackdown
In a Friday AP interview from Rawalpindi President Musharraf praised Israel for withdrawing from Gaza and said al Qaida can no longer operate easily in Pakistan. He marked the four year anniversary since 9 11 and outlined plans to address terrorism's roots despite opposition from hard liners.
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