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Revving Up the Debate over Nuclear Energy
President Obama has made it clear that nuclear power must play a role in America's drive for a clean energy future. By backing nuclear power, the President seen as trying to win GOP support for his bigger environmental and climate goals. But did he give away something for nothing? What’s he getting in return? But should the government pay to make that happen? Also, the President's meeting with the Dalai Lama, and the Winter Olympics get hip. Chery Glaser guest hosts.
By Chery Glaser • • 50m ListenPresident Obama has made it clear that nuclear power must play a role in America's drive for a clean energy future. By backing nuclear power, the President seen as trying to win GOP support for his bigger environmental and climate goals. But did he give away something for nothing? What’s he getting in return? But should the government pay to make that happen? Also, the President's meeting with the Dalai Lama, and bringing an X-Games sensibility to the Winter Olympics. Chery Glaser guest hosts.
Banner image: The Exelon Byron Nuclear Generating Stations running at full capacity 14 May, 2007 in Byron, Illinois, is one of 17 nuclear reactors at 10 sites in three US states. It's the nation's largest operator of commercial nuclear power plants and third largest in the world. Photo: Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesObama Meets with the Dalai Lama, but Keeps It Low Key
President Obama welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House today. The meeting was originally supposed to take place last year, but was postponed due to concerns that it could trouble the waters ahead of a US-China summit last fall.
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It's been 30 years since a nuclear reactor was built in the US. But in his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants to help satisfy part of the country's growing energy needs and rein in climate change.
Read the story34 minFashion Makes a Big Statement at the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are full of tradition: the Downhill, Biathlon and graceful Ski Jumping. But a new sensibility has been creeping in and gaining strength this year, with the growing popularity of X Game-style events. American snowboarder Seth Wescott , may be the first Olympian ever to claim a Gold medal wearing jeans.
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