By Thomas Tanton Department of Energy officials are promoting small modular reactors (SMR) as a way to reinvigorate U.S. nuclear technology. The federal government is likely to be the first domestic buyer of such technology, reducing the typical financing risk associated with anything nuclear. DOE and other agencies can then use the new reactors to…
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Bonner R. Cohen, Heartland Institute
Activists Move to Prevent Canada from Supplying U.S. with Oil
By Bonner R. Cohen Canada is eager to provide the United States with valuable oil from a friendly nation, but environmental activists are urging the Obama administration to block construction of an oil pipeline that would deliver the oil from western Canada to refineries in Texas. Obama Administration Undecided At issue is a long-delayed, $7…
Gary Wickert
Why Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme
Texas Gov. Rick Perry called Social Security a “Ponzi scheme” in his 2010 book, “Fed Up.” In September, he doubled down on these controversial comments, repeating the claim at a Republican debate and adding for good measure that the program is a “monstrous lie.” He has been crucified for his remarks ever since. The stifling…
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Health Study for Wind Turbines Introduced — State Senator Frank Lasee introduces Health Study for Wind Turbines Legislation to protect Families and animals
For immediate release October 9, 2011 Contact: John Vander Leest, 920-327-0300, john.vanderleest@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI –Senator Frank Lasee (R-De Pere) has introduced “Health Study for Wind Turbines” legislation in the State Senate. The proposed bill creates a moratorium on future wind turbines until the Public Service Commission (PSC) receives a report from the Department of Health…