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An ugly radioactive surprise is buried deep inside Trump's deal for a loyal MAGA state

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One of the most critical issues facing Idaho is one that has received little attention but has profound consequences for the future of our state – the agreement that would make Idaho the dumping ground for a third of the radioactive waste generated in our country. It’s not surprising that Idahoans don’t know much about this issue. Gov. Brad Little, who is pursuing this agreement , and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch have said precious little or nothing about it, apparently wanting to keep it under the radar until they are safely re-elected in November. New nuclear campus deal would require Idaho to accept, store spent nuclear fuel, radioactive waste Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the agreement , saying it will bring jobs to his eastern Idaho district. “Idaho didn’t become the nation’s nuclear leader by being afraid of hard problems. It became the leader by being the state willing to do the difficult, careful work that others wouldn’t. That’s still the right instinct now,” he wrote. The Trump a

First report: Let Idahoans decide if they want state to become dumping ground for nation’s radioactive waste — idahocapitalsun.com, 6d