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Nevadan’s resistance to nuke dump just a political ploy

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.

President Clinton's choice to lead the Energy Department said there are no show-stoppers at Yucca Mountain and no obstacles in the way to indicate the site will be found unsuitable.

Nuclear power isn't going away; it provides a lot of the country's electricity and is a clean energy source. And I know the Nevada Test Site, with its nuclear history, remote location and being a secured area, is a good place to store the nation's nuclear waste. I believe the spent fuel could be a resource to our state in the future.

What we need to happen is for our congressional delegation to take a common-sense approach to this issue and begin planning a strategy that includes benefits for all Nevadans.

Dave Swallow

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