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2 hrs ago | The Hill

Energy Dept. nears approval of $8.3B nuke loan, setting up clash in Congress

Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Monday he expects to finalize an $8.3 billion taxpayer-backed loan for two new nuclear reactors in Georgia, setting up another battle on Capitol Hill over the government's investments in energy projects.

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Related Topix: US News, Nuclear Energy, Energy, Startups, Solyndra, Edward Markey, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Fred Upton, Republican

6 hrs ago | Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Traders are Analyzing These 3 Earnings Releases

PPL Corporation A reported net income above Wall Street's expectations for the fourth quarter.A Net income for the electric utilities company rose to $401 million vs.

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Related Topix: American Electric Power, Energy, Startups, LabCorp, Monogram Biosciences, PPL Corp, Constellation Energy Group

10 hrs ago | GantDaily.com

U.S. set to build first nuclear plant since 1978

Washington, DC, United States - Months after Japan's tsunami-triggered meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear reactor, the United States has approved the construction of first new nuclear power reactors in more than 30 years.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy

Sun Feb 12, 2012

MSN Money

Southern Company: Stability and yield

By Gordon Pape, Internet Wealth Builder Although there are some encouraging economic signs out there, prudent investors need to stay defensive and blue-chip, dividend-paying stocks should continue to form the core of your portfolio.

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Related Topix: Energy, Financial Markets

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Truthout

Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Vogtle Reactor Approval Should Blow Lid Off Nuclear Finance Scam

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Thursday vote to approve the combined construction and operating license application for Southern Company's Plant Vogtle cleared the way for adding two AP1000 nuclear reactors to the two existing units near Augusta, Georgia, but it should also shine a light on the elaborate shell game that masquerades as ... (more)

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Department of Energy

Fri Feb 10, 2012

International Business Times

Nuclear Reactors Commissioned for First Time in 30 Years

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, in a in a 4-1 vote, has allowed on Thursday new reactors to be built in the country since 1978.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Fairfield County, SC

FiveThirtyEight

Green Blog: Nuclear Power vs. Natural Gas

An artist's rendering of Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Ga., with the two nuclear reactors to be added in the foreground.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Waynesboro, GA, Energy, Augusta, GA, Alternative Energy, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy)

Electric Energy Online

Southern Company Subsidiary Receives Historic License Approval for New Vogtle Units, Full Construction Set to Begin

Atlanta, February 9, 2012 - Construction is set to begin on the nation's first two new nuclear units in 30 years at Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, Ga.

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Related Topix: Energy, Nuclear Energy, Waynesboro, GA, Department of Energy

The Detroit News

Briefs: NRC OKs nuclear plant in Ga., first in 3 decades

Students and parents protest at Miramonte Elementary School which reopened Thursday with a new staff after a sex abuse scandal.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Georgia, Energy

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Post-gazette.com

Business news briefs for 02/10/12

Two Westinghouse Electric Co. nuclear reactors being built in Georgia were approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Thursday -- the first since 1978.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Federal Deposit Insurance, Financial Services, Computers, Beverages, PepsiCo, Marketing

ClickOnDetroit

First nuke reactors in 30 years OK'd

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first authorized in over 30 years.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy

Politico

NRC to grant first nuclear construction permit in decades - Senate to ...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today is set to approve the first nuclear reactor construction permit in almost 35 years.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy

WSAV

Groups to Oppose License for New Nuclear Reactors at Plant Vogtle

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission this week is expected to consider whether to issue the final license for two new reactors being built by Southern Company at Plant Vogtle.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Activism, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Georgia

NewsOK.com

NRC sets vote on Georgia nuclear reactors

Federal regulators are considering a plan to build the nation's first nuclear power plant in a generation.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Public Broadcasting Atlanta

Protestors Call on Regulators to Suspend Georgia Nuclear Project

Today, Southern Company officials appeared at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission offices in downtown Atlanta to update regulators on the progress of the proposed reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy

Fox News

WSJ Update: Southern Co. Near Approvals For 2 Reactors

Federal regulators are expected to give Southern Co. the green light on Thursday to build two nuclear reactors in central Georgia, the first approval of a new U.S. nuclear project in over three decades.

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Related Topix: Energy, Nuclear Energy, Business News

AmericanBankingNews.com

Southern Shares Given a "Neutral" Rating by Zacks Investment Research Analysts

Southern 's stock had its "neutral" rating reaffirmed by Zacks Investment Research in a research note issued on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Energy, Gulf Power, Alabama Power, Banking, JP Morgan Chase , January, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Jefferies Group, Investment Services

Business Journal

Former Southern Nuclear chief Miller rejoins law firm

He was also responsible for licensing and construction of the nation's first 'next generation' nuclear reactors at Georgia Power Southern Nuclear runs the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant near Augusta, Ga., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala.

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Related Topix: Gulf Power, Alabama Power, Energy, Georgia Power, Birmingham, AL

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Hotel Online

The 130-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown Opens in...

The 130-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown Opens in Georgia Following $7 Million Upgrade and Conversion from the Centennial Inn Atlanta Hotel - IHG [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG ] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown .

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Related Topix: Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, Beverages, CocaCola, Banking, Financial Services, Suntrust Banks, Energy, Georgia State University

Mon Feb 06, 2012

Sys-Con Media

Nuclear Secrecy With $8 Billion On the Line: SACE Continues Fight To ...

Nuclear Secrecy With $8 Billion On the Line: SACE Continues Fight To Force Disclosure of U.S. Taxpayer-Backed Federal Loan Guarantees to Risky Vogtle Reactor Project As Final Arguments Are Filed, Southern Co., Obama Administration Fight FOIA Request to Figure Out Danger to Taxpayers in the Event of Default in Deal More Than 12 Times the Size of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Department of Energy

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