One issue that has remained important for years is the Yucca Mountain as a possible site for nuclear waste. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission decided this past summer to begin applying for a license to open this site for business. The next president will have a large impact on whether or not the Yucca Mountain will actually become a nuclear waste site or not.
Senator Obama has said he does not approve of using the Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste site because it is not safe for those living in Nevada and the transportation to the site would be too dangerous. Obama could cut the budget on this project although Congress would ultimately have the final say.
The Nuclear Waste Policy acts of 1982 and 1987 specifically designate Yucca Mountain as a potential site and therefore must be looked into. However, if the democrats win a majority in Congress an amendment of the law or stalling of the project is possible.
Senator McCain supports the project to build the nuclear waste site if it is proven to be safe and environmentally sound.
In the past two elections the people of Nevada have voted for the candidate showing the most interest in opposing the Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste site. In 2000 Clinton won the vote because of a promised veto, as did Bush in 2004. If this pattern continues, Obama would be the Nevada pick in the election.
Senator Obama has said he does not approve of using the Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste site because it is not safe for those living in Nevada and the transportation to the site would be too dangerous. Obama could cut the budget on this project although Congress would ultimately have the final say.
The Nuclear Waste Policy acts of 1982 and 1987 specifically designate Yucca Mountain as a potential site and therefore must be looked into. However, if the democrats win a majority in Congress an amendment of the law or stalling of the project is possible.
Senator McCain supports the project to build the nuclear waste site if it is proven to be safe and environmentally sound.
In the past two elections the people of Nevada have voted for the candidate showing the most interest in opposing the Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste site. In 2000 Clinton won the vote because of a promised veto, as did Bush in 2004. If this pattern continues, Obama would be the Nevada pick in the election.
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