Energy policy debates hinge on gas prices and Japan crisis
Obama faces pressure as gas prices rise while Japan's nuclear disaster reshapes energy talk. Republicans blame anti drilling stance, tout expanded domestic oil and gas, and critics warn the broader energy bargain is now unlikely. Experts warn the crisis could stall bipartisanship and shift focus to nuclear, renewables, and efficiency.
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Obama reassures on radiation from Japan not reaching US
President Obama sought to calm a worried nation saying harmful radiation levels from Japan's Fukushima disaster are not expected to reach the United States. He cited a comprehensive NRC review of U.S. nuclear plant safety and noted 104 reactors across 31 states providing about 20 percent of U.S. power.
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Coffey County Plants Ties Safety Drills to Japanese Event
About 8,000 people live in Coffey County and the Wolf Creek station has not had a tornado touch down there but is prepared with back-up systems and physical barriers to stop radiation leaks. The plant uses an integrated emergency response plan with routine tests and drills and coordinates with Coffey County state and federal officials.
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