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US Regulates Nuclear Safety Changes

Updated 2026-07-02 17:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The US federal government is proposing to overhaul radiation safety regulations for nuclear power, including eliminating a long-standing principle. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed these changes, which also include a statement from the House Ethics Committee clarifying its role in sexual harassment settlements.

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The Hill
The House Ethics Committee wrote in a statement on Thursday that it does not oversee sexual harassment lawsuits or participate in the settlements of those claims. The statement comes after the House adopted a resolution on Tuesday, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), directing the the Ethics Co
2026-07-02 17:12 UTC
The Hill
The federal government is proposing to overhaul radiation safety regulations for nuclear power, including by eliminating a long-term principle for nuclear safety. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) this week proposed to get rid of the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure that radiation expo
2026-07-02 17:14 UTC
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