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American Nuclear Society applauds President Bush on call to build advanced nuclear plants
La Grange Park, IL (February 3, 2006) - ANS President Jim Reinsch recognized President Bush's call for more nuclear energy as part of the U.S. energy portfolio as a positive step for nuclear science and technology.
"We are greatly encouraged by the President's leadership in addressing the need for new advanced nuclear technology as part of the plan to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources of energy. Our scientists and engineers support the role of nuclear as a clean, non-emitting source of safe, reliable and cost effective electricity. Nuclear power must be a major part of the answer to the future need for base load electricity sources," Reinsch stated. "Several of our power companies are moving forward with the preparations for licensing and building new nuclear plants in the U.S. The role of the federal government in removing barriers and supporting this deployment process is critical to the balanced and stable energy policy for years to come."
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ANS, established in 1954, is a professional organization of scientists and engineers devoted to the applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 10,500 members come from diverse technical disciplines ranging from physics and nuclear safety to operations and power, and from across the full spectrum of the national and international nuclear enterprise, including government, academia, research laboratories and private industry.
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