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The West's nuclear revolt

December 19, 1988

The Department of Energy -- a mainstay of the West's economy -- is in serious trouble.

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HCN Dec. 19, 1988 From the print edition
The West's nuclear revolt
Plagued by mistakes, accidents and incompetence, the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons production system is grinding to a halt, and the West, alarmed by the pollution in its midst, has begun to revolt.
Steve Hinchman Dec. 19, 1988 From the print edition
INEL: Beating plowshares into swords
INEL employs more than 10,000 workers, or 2.5 percent of Idaho's work force. Only the state government itself employs more people. But it comes with a legacy of pollution.
Rocky Barker Dec. 19, 1988 From the print edition
WIPP misses its fall debut
The U.S. Department of Energy and its private contractors aren't ready to open the first nuclear waste dump in the world. Today, nearly 10 years old, almost fully constructed and containing $700 million in hardware, the Waste Isolation Pilot Project lies in a state of limbo.
Tony Davis Dec. 19, 1988 From the print edition

Perspective

INEL puts Idaho's political hypocrisy to a rough test
The Idaho National Energy Lab is the biggest blind spot in Idaho politics. Politicians who rail against the evils of big government while pulling every string for INEL projects are faithfully reflecting those who elect them.
Pat Ford Opinion Dec. 19, 1988 From the print edition
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