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U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson urges Utah lawmakers to oppose renewed nuclear testing and reclassification of radioactive waste
Summary
In a floor address to the Utah House, U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson warned that proposed federal testing and waste reclassification could expose Utah to radioactive contamination and said he will introduce legislation to protect residents; he urged bipartisan cooperation and public engagement.
U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson told the Utah House on the floor that renewed federal interest in developing and testing new nuclear weapons and in reclassifying radioactive waste could put Utahns— health and safety at risk. "Any testing of a new type of nuclear weapon at the Nevada test site would once again expose Utahns to the dangers of atomic fallout," Matheson said, adding that he will introduce legislation in Congress to hold the federal government accountable and to protect the state.
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