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Nuclear Regulatory Commission answers what if's in uranium debate
WDBJ7 ReporterA national regulation group spent hours answering a loaded question about uranium mining: what if? As the state's Uranium Working Group sets the stage for the next General Assembly, researchers are studying the impacts it could have on this area....Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power, Mining, Metal and Mineral, Pittsylvania County
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Appalachian Power gets OK to continue operating Claytor Hydroelectric Project
Appalachian Power will be operating the Claytor Hydroelectric Project on the New River in Pulaski County for the next 30 years.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a 30-year license so Appalachian Power can continue operating the...Tags: Pulaski County (Virginia), Environmental Issues, Companies and Corporations, Politics, Volleyball
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Governor McDonnell asks General Assembly to keep uranium mining ban in place for the 2012 session
NEWS7 Senior ReporterUPDATED 4:55 p.m.: A major development in the controversial issue of uranium mining in Southern Virginia. Governor Bob McDonnell asked the General Assembly on Thursday to keep the state's moratorium in place, while Virginia studies mining and develops...Tags: Conservation, Science, Metal and Mineral, Executive Branch, Metal and Mineral
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Uranium mining report released
The Associated PressA highly anticipated National Academy of Sciences report on uranium mining concludes that Virginia must overcome "steep hurdles" before it can assure that a rich deposit of the radioactive ore can be safely mined and processed. The 290-page report...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Environmental Politics, Health and Safety at School, Johns Hopkins University, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Hokies focus on finishing strong, not NCAA tournament
Forgive Seth Greenberg if he feels like he is the main character in the movie "Groundhog Day" as once again his Virginia Tech team finds itself going into their final regular season game, wondering if the NCAA tournament awaits or if the bubble will burst...Tags: Virginia Tech Hokies, Seth Greenberg, Atlantic Coast Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association, College Sports
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EU denies breakdown in solar panel talks
ReutersBy Ethan Bilby BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Commission rejected Chinese trade association statements that talks to resolve a dispute over allegations of dumping of solar panels had broken down, while Chinese comments highlighted risks the...Tags: New Products, Electronics, China, Science and Technology, Beijing (China)
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Elder fraud: Seniors who are depressed, feeling isolated most at risk
New efforts are underway to combat what aging experts say has become one of the top threats facing elders: losing their savings to con artists and financial predators. Gerontologists at a Detroit university have created, for the first time, a...
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FACTBOX-Major provisions of U.S. Senate immigration bill
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill this week to overhaul the country's immigration system and give millions of unauthorized foreigners a path to citizenship. The legislation aims to achieve three main...Tags: Science and Technology, Executive Branch, Justice and Rights, Employment, Immigration
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Regulatory watchdog FINRA to oversee Direct Edge's surveillance
ReutersNEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said on Wednesday that U.S. exchange operator Direct Edge has agreed to allow the regulatory watchdog to look out for abusive trading activity on its two stock exchanges. FINRA will...Tags: Finance, Stock Market, Financial and Business Services, Financial Markets, Global Expansion
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Broker-dealer LPL overhauling compliance practices after fines
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - LPL Financial Holdings Inc, a fast-growing broker-dealer that offers services to more than 13,000 independent stockbrokers, is overhauling its compliance procedures following a flurry of regulatory complaints about sales abuses. LPL,...Tags: Finance, Financial and Business Services, Fines, Economy, Business and Finance, Investment Service
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Gov. Tom Corbett postpones legislative vote on controversial Common Core education standards
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday to postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval for new education standards that are facing mounting criticism across the political and ideological spectrums. The delay may give lawmakers a...Tags: Regional Authority, Edward G. Rendell, Executive Branch, Education, Justice System
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Supreme Court upholds FCC power in cellphone tower case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's two leading conservatives staked out opposite stands Monday over whether judges should play a greater role in second-guessing regulations issued by "unelected bureaucrats" in federal agencies. The divide arose when...
Tags: Justice System, John G. Roberts, Jr., Media Industry, U.S. Congress, Judges
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