Gov. Herbert looking for alternatives to EnergySolutions representative on oversight board

Published: Thursday, Sept. 27 2012 6:27 p.m. MDT

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Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday he's decided against appointing someone from EnergySolutions to the state board that oversees radioactive waste disposal, citing the "appearance of a conflict of interest."

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one old man

Ogden, UT

Peter Cooke poses an excellent question. Would this have happened if he had not been running for the office?

Herbert needs to go.

Cooke needs to be elected.

8:24 a.m. Sept. 28, 2012
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rhappahannock

Washington, DC

Governor Herbert needs to look at oversight on the state's education board. Look at Utah's education needs, then look at where the money is going. While there is a real need for improved education, according to USA Today $10 million is More..

10:53 a.m. Sept. 28, 2012
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tabuno

Clearfield, UT

I could hardly believe what a Republican Governor said about not appointing an Energy Solutions representative to the Oversight Board. Energy Solutions isn't a company that many politicians want to even appear to be taking an opposing view. More..

4:57 p.m. Sept. 28, 2012
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