We had the Nuclear Waste Policy Act in 1982 as amended in 1987. That is 29 and 24 years ago.

The NRC is supposed to serve as an independent watchdog which is driven by science, not politics.

I don't think social public acceptance is a criteria under the law.

The point is, the President is obligated to follow the law of the land as enacted by Congress and signed by a previous President.

Just remember, this is the Energy and Commerce Committee. No more shenanigans like you were trying earlier.

In my opinion, the Administration decided to ignore the science and circumvent the law.

If this Congress affirmatively states that the application should continue to be reviewed and that Yucca Mountain should continue to be considered according to current law, is the Secretary of Energy and the President of the United States…

I don't see that there is any real excuse to not have an interoperable network.

We need to get the policy right, but we also need some honest answers from our witnesses about what is going on in the real world.

Allowing Americans to purchase coverage across state lines is an idea that has been gaining momentum for good reason.

It is obvious if you allow plans that are covered in one state, that are approved in one state, to be offered across the state line, it is going to promote competition and should lower costs.