A more likely nuclear nightmare

By Susan Q. Stranahan

A more probable nuclear power threat than quake or tsunami: recurring fires

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… systems unable to function in an emergency such as a plant fire. The Nuclear Energy Institute, an industry trade group, acknowledges the peril. “Fire is an important …"

"… tler, senior director of engineering operation support at the industry’s Nuclear Energy Institute. “What’s important is, are they detected quickly and is the plant resp …"

"… e the problems.Through the deliberations over insulation, the industry’s Nuclear Energy Institute and its utility members played a role in shaping the outcome.When the NRC …"

Early in crisis, Senator helps nuclear industry sway colleagues on safety

By Ronnie Greene

The U.S. industry’s powerful lobbying arm has wasted no time quietly making its case to Congress — with a little help from Sen. Jeff Bingama

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… clear crisis deepens, the U.S. industry’s high-powered lobbying arm, the Nuclear Energy Institute, is working the halls of Congress, pressing politicians and their aides wi …"

"… tionsThe industry counts many friends in Congress.Beyond its lobbying, the Nuclear Energy Institute PAC has been dramatically increasing its fundraising and spending over the …"

"… took center stage in a well-publicized congressional hearing on Wednesday, Nuclear Energy Institute lobbyists huddled less noticeably with members of Congress and their aides …"

"… trying to share, answer questions,” Steve Kerekes, a spokesman with the Nuclear Energy Institute, said in an interview. “What we talk about is [the nuclear industry’s] …"

The politics of energy: Nuclear power

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 11, 2003 — On May 28, 2003, two chairs sat empty at a Las Vegas hearing called by Nevada's U.S. senators to assess conc

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… hes.Nuclear power operators and their advocates were well represented. The Nuclear Energy Institute, a trade and lobbying group that bills itself as the “policy organizatio …"

"… and influenceYucca Mountain is a key project for the nuclear industry. The Nuclear Energy Institute, Washington’s premier nuclear industry trade association that represents …"

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When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… ats), National Mining Association ($248,000, 23 percent to Democrats), and Nuclear Energy InstituteLocation: House of BluesDinner for “Team 2000” donors (the highest cate …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… as Association, Edison Electric Institute, National Mining Association and Nuclear Energy InstituteUnknown“Texas Honky-Tonk Salute” with barbecue, blue jeans and country …"

Reactors at heart of Japanese nuclear crisis raised concerns as early as 1972, memos show

By Jim Morris and Aaron Mehta

For more than three decades, regulators and industry experts harbored reservations about boiling water reactors. They were seen as vulnerabl

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… ent in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The Nuclear Energy Institute, a trade association for the nuclear power industry, said in a statement t …"

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U.S. regulators opening up on flawed nuclear power plant policing

By Susan Q. Stranahan

From fire hazards to coziness with industry, some concerns languished for years until Fukushima

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… ic Power Research Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and the Nuclear Energy Institute, plus nuclear utility executives are cooperating to develop their own resp …"

Privately sponsored trips hot tickets on Capitol Hill

By Jim Morris

Study finds almost $50 million spent on travel for lawmakers, aides

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… g access to elected officials or their advisers. Some — such as the Nuclear Energy Institute, Microsoft, Time Warner and The Walt Disney Co. — clearly have products …"

So much travel in so little time

By Robert Brodsky

Former DeLay staffer racked up $85,000 in travel in 26 months

Excerpts from this story referencing "Republican Congressional Committee":

"… DeLay's staff — when it received a $1 million donation from the National Republican Congressional Committee. Hirschmann was president of the 527 at the time of the donation.Since 200 …"

What are the risks of an earthquake beneath a reactor near you?

By Chris Hamby

Event underscores delay by NRC in revising understated seismic risks to nuclear plants

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nuclear Energy Institute":

"… or earthquake such as the one that struck Japan in the spring of 2011. The Nuclear Energy Institute, an industry organization, noted Tuesday that "all U.S. companies have com …"

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