Senate passes bill to close Nevada's Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-yucca30-2009jul30,0,2377820.story


The $34.3-billion energy measure would also allow water transfers to help California farmers suffering from severe drought conditions. Similar legislation has been approved by the House.


The Senate on Wednesday passed a $34.3-billion energy spending bill that backs up President Obama's promise to close the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility in Nevada.

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The House passed a similar bill two weeks ago. Once the measures are reconciled, the bill will go to the president for his signature.

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The provision would facilitate transfer of water from the eastern portion of the San Joaquin Valley to the western part of the valley that has been particularly affected by a multiyear drought. Comparable language is in the House measure.
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good on the Yucca Mt. closing

don't know if good on the water wars?

never a good idea