Nevada Senators reject proposal by Majority Leader Trent Lott, which would have delayed vote on S. 1936 until September 3, but would have removed their rights after vote. 7/11/96
Sen. Barbara Boxer suggests that Lott should withdraw S. 1936; Lott refuses. 7/11/96
List of population centers on radioactive waste transport routes; submitted by Sen. Bryan. 7/10/96.
Senator Bryan points out radiation standards under S. 1936 for Yucca Mountain and Nevada are far higher than for other waste facilities. 7/10/96
Senator Craig's (R-Idaho) statement in support of S. 1936 (Craig is lead sponsor of the bill). 7/10/96
Senator Reid on possibilities and probabilities of waste transport accidents. 7/10/96
Senators Reid & Bryan on radiation standards and unfairness to Nevada. 7/10/96
Senators Reid & Bryan explain that nuclear industry wants S. 1936 to transfer title to and liability for radioactive waste to taxpayers. 7/10/96