Bold step on nuclear plants

Kudos to Barack Obama for his "nuclear renaissance" — a refreshing step forward. Only Obama could take that step, as the Democrats have been the party of "no" to new nuclear power plant construction. His proposal to jump-start the industry with a $8.3 billion government loan guarantee is unnecessary, however. Instead, he should work to clear environmental impediments to construction. The utility industry will do just fine without government assistance.

David S. Hullinger

Springville