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Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear plants power plants?

Should the U.S. subsidize the construction of nuclear plants power plants?

  • Yes

    Votes: 8 36.4%

  • No

    Votes: 14 63.6%
  • Total voters
    22
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Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

End govt. subsidies.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

I think states should
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

The reverse subsidy-tax breaks
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Jeezy said:
Economics of new nuclear power plants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nuclear Power 2010 Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Energy subsidies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nuclear_power/nuclear_subsidies_report.pdf
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I do not want any new nuclear power plants constructed and I do not want the government subsidizing anything with tax payer dollars.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Being as they are nuclear...personally I think that the Fed's should RUN them.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Yes! Fussion only. :)
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Absolutely they should. Energy independence is a national security issue.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Yes, of course it should. The public benefits of nuclear power are hard to overstate: Less pollution, less global warming, more safety, a more stable economy, and a more sensible foreign policy.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Not a huge fan of energy subsidies.

However, IF we're going to be giving them Nuclear would be my prefered option.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

No, This is just another attempt by industry to privatize the profits and socialize the losses. They are so risky that no one except the Federal government will insure them.

Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Viktyr Korimir said:
Absolutely they should. Energy independence is a national security issue.
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I voted no. I am for energy independence; however, I don't want the government picking winners and losers. There should be no subsidies.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Wasn't Obama going to subsidize Brazil for their oil?
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Not subsidize, but rather give initial tax breaks.

Also, streamline the process which certifies a given plant for operation (not reduce safety requirements, just make it easier, faster, and cheaper go through the process of doing so).


In short, reduce startup costs.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Viktyr Korimir said:
Absolutely they should. Energy independence is a national security issue.
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I see it as a matter of defense as well. We would be crippled without our power grid.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Jeezy said:
Economics of new nuclear power plants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nuclear Power 2010 Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Energy subsidies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nuclear_power/nuclear_subsidies_report.pdf
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I think government subsidizing viable forms of energy infrastructure such as nuke plants is a valid government function.
 
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Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Bigfoot 88 said:
Wasn't Obama going to subsidize Brazil for their oil?
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short answer, no.....
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Bigfoot 88 said:
Wasn't Obama going to subsidize Brazil for their oil?
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Does the oil industry really need more subsidies?
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Government should not subsidize private entities.
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Shadow Serious said:
Government should not subsidize private entities.
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but they do, private people as well....subsidies should ALL be phased out. No more medicare, Social Security, tax breaks for the rich or the corporate world....

Like that is going to happen....
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Ikari said:
Does the oil industry really need more subsidies?
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What subsidies do oil companies get?
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

LesGovt said:
What subsidies do oil companies get?
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Google oil company subsidies.....you will get 5 sides of the story....
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Bigfoot 88 said:
Wasn't Obama going to subsidize Brazil for their oil?
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The funny thing is...Brazil is energy independent.....
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

UtahBill said:
Google oil company subsidies.....you will get 5 sides of the story....
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Sorry, but I do not need to google the subject. I asked Ikari to tell me what subsidies the oil companies get and I still want to see the answer. The answer is important.

Here is a link to an answer:

Oil Company “Subsidies” Clarified « Hot Air
 
Re: Should the U.S. government subsidize the construction of nuclear power plants?

Ikari said:
Does the oil industry really need more subsidies?
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Absolutely NOT
 
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