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nuclear industry, new reactor designs, small reactor designs, public relations,
reprocessing technology and deep geologic storage

Mini reactors are a growing focus of the nuclear industry	Illinois may lift ban on new nuclear plants to vie for federal funds
N.Y. congressional hopeful supports nuclear energy projects	Obama is criticized for position on Yucca Mountain project
U.S. is urged to build centralized used fuel storage facility	GE unit moves forward with design of enrichment facility
UNLV Researchers seek improvements in used-fuel recycling	Hyperion is working on refrigerator-sized nuclear reactors
Vermont should include nuclear in energy mix, candidate says	Yucca license-bid withdrawal is a policy decision, lawyer says
McCain: Abandoning Yucca Mountain project is "ridiculous"	Wash. attorney general maintains pro-Yucca Mountain stance:
S.C. gubernatorial candidates support nuclear power	Yucca Mountain; Politics, not science, is behind policy delays
U.S. should stick to Yucca project until other options are found	Yucca ruling earns support of Idaho lawmakers
DoE told to finish the job at Yucca Mountain	The Future of Nuclear Research in Eastern Idaho
Apostolakis disqualifies himself from Yucca vote	Yucca project gains support from 2 more Wash. state senators
Decision to close Yucca Mountain is politically motivated	Committee tours shuttered nuclear plant in Maine
Two NRC members decline recusal from Yucca proceedings	S.C. AG looks at the price of fighting Yucca shutdown
NEI is working to overcome regulatory hurdles for small reactors	Opinion: Nuclear power can reduce energy costs
Opinion: Public relations is a key to promoting nuclear energy	Congressman wants NRC decision on Yucca Mountain
Analysis: Yucca project affects political races beyond Nevada	Opinion: 20-year safety record at N.H. plant
Yucca license application passes initial NRC review	Opinion: Wind power is not enough to reduce CO₂ emissions
NRC sides with judge reviewing Mass. plant's license renewal	GE Hitachi can safely reprocess nuclear waste, chairman says
Loan guarantees are key to nuclear reprocessing, exec says	Opinion: Public needs assurance that new nuclear plants are safe
Chu: Nuclear power is key to limiting greenhouse-gas emissions	Opinion: Smaller reactors offer more flexibility
Gov. Rell: NRC should rule first on Yucca Mountain	Official: U.S. needs to accelerate plans for nuclear waste
Experts dispel unfounded fears about nuclear energy	Industry could benefit from new plant designs, nuclear group says
NEI Clean-energy loan-guarantees sees only limited progress	Areva lab focuses on extending nuclear plants' operations
Entergy is working toward license extension of Vermont Yankee	Idaho enrichment project passes NRC's safety assessment
Nuclear is vital to cleaner power generation	Ariz. GOP regulator candidates back construction of nuclear plant
Vermont Yankee's relicensing should be given a chance, candidate	Opinion: Nuclear revival could rekindle U.S. manufacturing
GOP victories in Congress may not benefit nuclear industry	India, Areva sign 2 deals for reactor development in Maharashtra
Saudi Arabia plans to generate nuclear energy by 2020, official says	Chu: Clean-energy standard should include nuclear
EnergySolutions seeks extension for nuclear-waste report	Science should prevail over politics on Yucca Mountain project
Nuclear-waste repository goes online in South Korea	Don't let politics drive a nuclear-waste decision
Idaho officials remain hopeful for nuclear power	Renewed interest in nuclear could spark demand for trained workers
Alexander, Lieberman could be major energy players in 2011	NRC proposes to extend on-site storage of high-level waste, used fuel
Blue-ribbon panel is urged to reconsider Yucca as disposal site	Savannah River Site's reprocessing center can help curb nuclear waste
Nuclear energy is just as clean as renewable energy	GE Hitachi plans to work with U.S. component suppliers
Investing in China will benefit U.S. nuclear industry, executives say	Pickens: U.S. needs nuclear, natural gas to reduce oil imports
Missouri nuclear project will create many jobs, Gov. Nixon says	North Dakota should consider nuclear energy
NASA scientist: Obama must lead push for new U.S. nuclear technology	CEC backs legislation for new reactor in Missouri
Former activist now touts economic benefits of nuclear energy	Utah governor considers nuclear in energy plan
Rep. Simpson backs nuclear-shipment deal in Idaho	Vermont Yankee shutdown could increase energy prices for businesses
Minn. Senate committee approves amended nuclear bill	Nuclear operators seek suspension of waste-storage fees
Small-reactor development to be included in Obama budget plan	NRC is urged to release safety report on Yucca Mountain project
NRC defends release of redacted draft reports for Yucca Mountain	House spending bill allows continued pursuit of Nev. nuclear project
Nuclear plant is key component of Colo. energy-park proposal	Rep. Gibson: U.S. needs more nuclear energy
Missouri lawmakers prepare to tackle nuclear legislation	Colo. county approves zoning plan for potential nuclear project
NRC panel rules against shelving Yucca Mountain licensing case	Rep. Nunes to introduce bill for 200 reactors built by 2030
Nuclear bills are advancing in Missouri Senate	NRC rejects waste-confidence petition

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