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Italy's 'dirty linen'

Published: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 12:03 a.m. MST
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Why in the world are we considering bringing Italy's spent uranium to Utah when we are concerned enough to move uranium tailings out of Moab and into a landfill?

Why do we want "dirty linen" from Italy? How does it profit me? Will my life be better? Will my bank account be enlarged?

I am 86 years old, have completed two careers and have enhanced the medical profession. One career was with Utah Power and Light. They always stayed away from such "dirty linen."

Here's a better idea. Have the trainload of spent tailings in Tooele attach a caboose to their train, load it with EnergySolutions and send it back.

Jay Gardner

Ivins

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