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"Trump Backs Off Support For Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Site"

"The White House said Thursday that President Trump's budget request for 2021 will not include funding for a controversial nuclear waste repository in Nevada, marking a reversal of the administration's stance from the previous three years.

Trump had previously requested federal funds to build the Yucca Mountain project, over objections from Nevada leaders.

“Nevada, I hear you on Yucca Mountain and my Administration will RESPECT you! Congress and previous Administrations have long failed to find lasting solutions – my Administration is committed to exploring innovative approaches – I’m confident we can get it done!” Trump tweeted."

Rebecca Beitsch reports for The Hill February 6, 2020.

Source: The Hill, 02/07/2020