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Democratic leaders want to set conditions for re-licensing Vermont Yankee
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Democratic leaders at the Statehouse say several key conditions must be met if lawmakers are to seriously consider re-licensing the Vermont Yankee Nuclear plant for another 20 years.VPR News
Yankee decommissioning bill gets preliminary approval
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The Vermont House has given preliminary approval to a bill that would modify how Vermont Yankee pays for decommissioning the plant. The vote was 95 to 47. Opponents of the bill say it’s unethical and will result in higher electric rates.VPR News
House committee set to vote on Vermont Yankee decommissioning bill
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Despite warnings from the Douglas administration, lawmakers are moving ahead with a bill that forces Vermont Yankee to set aside more money to dismantle the plant.VPR News
Report: Vermont Yankee “must improve” in several areas
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The conclusion of a new report commissioned by the state Legislature is that Vermont Yankee can operate reliably after 2012 but must improve in several respects.VPR News
Lawmakers want Yankee to guarantee a decommissioning fund
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Federal regulators say the state Legislature can force Vermont Yankee to set aside more money for dismantling the plant in 2012.VPR News
Lawmakers want Vermont Yankee to prove it has sufficient decommissioning funds
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Similar legislation last year drew a veto from Governor Jim Douglas.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 20, 2008
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Montpelier based group signs agreement to help an industrial area in China reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; public health officials say it’s only a matter of time before a deadly worldwide flu pandemic hits; more…VPR News
Yankee decommissioning fund drops in value following Wall St. turmoil
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington says she’s concerned that taxpayers could get stuck with hundreds of millions of dollars in clean up costs when the plant is eventually shut down.VPR News