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Building a Better California Gives $17M to Oppose Prop 40
Campaign finance records show the BUILDING A BETTER CALIFORNIA committee contributed $17,000,000 to the No on Prop 40 campaign. The Service Employees International Union contributed $1,000,000 to the Yes on Prop 40 campaign.
Trump Waives Sanctions, Sets 500% Tariff on Russia
President Donald J. Trump waived most sanctions in the Graham Act while imposing a 500% duty on Russian goods. The order also targets third-party energy buyers with 100% tariffs if they purchase Russian oil after October 18.
Energy Department Announces New Initiatives for AI Infrastructure
The Department of Energy agreed to cleanup standards for the Oak Ridge, Paducah, Portsmouth, and Savannah River sites based on residential use despite unlikely future housing.
DOE Nuclear Cleanup May Cost $840 Billion by 2100
A GAO report states DOE nuclear waste cleanup could cost up to $840 billion and last until 2100. Legal disputes and unrealistic land-use assumptions drive these high costs and extended schedules.
