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Hanford's most analyzed mulberry tree shows barely detectable levels of radioactive strontium 90, according to lab tests ordered by the state Department of Health. DOE seeks FFTF money, hopes for quick action The Department of Energy has asked for additional money for the Fast Flux Test Facility, but is not discussing publicly the amount requested. U.S. to take over Fluor suit The federal government is preparing to take over a lawsuit against Fluor Daniel Inc., alleging the corporation padded overhead costs by $9.3 million and charged them to the government from late 1994 to mid-1997. Hanford Advisory Board hands DOE laundry list of FFTF concerns It was consensus by default. Hanford Advisory Board to discuss FFTF today Merilyn Reeves, the Hanford Advisory Board's chairwoman, always treated the Fast Flux Test Facility as if the topic itself was radioactive. Agency to battle on for thyroid screening funds A federal agency plans to continue fighting for tax dollars to provide thyroid screenings to Hanford downwinders, despite apparent lack of support from Congress and the National Academy of Sciences. Hanford's elk herds too big for area If western Hanford's elk herds continue to grow at their present rate, there likely will be 14,000 elk on the site by 2010. State, DOE setting tank waste deadline Washington and the Department of Energy are close to setting a deadline of 2007 for when Hanford must begin converting radioactive tank wastes into glass. Former Hanford workers in study show high rate of health problems The majority of almost 700 former Hanford workers examined in two studies showed health problems that can be linked to their work on the site. Investigators still stumped by Hanford sulfuric acid leak Investigators still don't know what caused a crack that spewed sulfuric acid and burned a Hanford worker Oct. 15. Tri-City schools get PILT break Property owners in Benton County may not notice it on their tax bills, but the federal government is helping to pay off bonds for local school districts thanks to a bill approved in the state Legislature this year. Battelle consultant to take up PNNL reins A Battelle consultant and former deputy director at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will take over Monday as interim director of the Richland lab. Funds force transfer of 24 FFTF jobs Two dozen employees of the Fast Flux Test Facility at Hanford will be transferred to other jobs today because additional money has not been found for the reactor. FFTF hearings end quietly in nation's capital WASHINGTON - In contrast to the controversy generated in the Northwest, the Department of Energy's seventh and final hearing on restarting of the Fast Flux Test Facility at Hanford was a low-key affair here Wednesday. Seattle City Council calls for FFTF shutdown A pitch by Richland and West Richland city officials failed to keep the Seattle City Council from unanimously passing a resolution calling for the shutdown of Hanford's Fast Flux Test Facility. Richland conferences to focus on Hanford health issues Three days of Hanford-related health talks are planned in Richland, covering health concerns of those who live near the nuclear reservations and workers there, both past and present. Energy NW prepares to restart No. 2 The nuclear power plant north of Richland is being roused after a 3612-day refueling outage, and it's not a day too soon. Report urges DOE to delay Yucca Mountain nuclear dump LAS VEGAS - An unreleased report from an international group of nuclear scientists urges the Department of Energy to delay a high-level nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain and spend $280 million on research to prove the feasibility of new technology that could transform deadly radioactive waste into less harmful material. PNNL widens candidate search for new director Energy Secretary Bill Richardson suggested the pool of candidates for the new director of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory should be expanded to include more women and minorities. Trojan cost plan likely headed for vote SALEM - Foes of a bill to allow Portland General Electric to recoup profits from its closed Trojan nuclear plant filed Friday what they said are enough signatures to block the measure until voters can act on it next year. Hanford opponent reiterates FFTF concerns in Richland Hanford's safety glitches at other projects prove it shouldn't be trusted with running a research nuclear reactor, a leading opponent of reviving the Fast Flux Test Facility charged again Thursday. Tri-Citians support FFTF's potential use Mayor Charles Kilbury of Pasco said Thursday night that he could guess how early humans reacted to fire: about the same way many people react to radioactivity now. K Basins improvements good start, report says Hanford has improved how it manages its K Basins project, but it is too early to tell how well the fix-it measures will work out, said a federal General Accounting Office report released this week. Portland residents oppose FFTF PORTLAND - The Fast Flux Test Facility is the Monica Lewinsky of Hanford, diverting attention from the site's serious problems, including leaking tanks, said Lynn Porter of Portland, a member of Hanford Watch, Tuesday night. 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