Question by Just Say No to Communism: Why did Obama’s NRC let Russia buy mine permits for Uranium in Wyo?
State-‘Controlled’ Russian Company Set to Take Over Wyoming Uranium Mines
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the license transfer of two Wyoming mines to a Russian company, despite concerns over national security raised by local and national government officials including senior House Republicans.
Reported by U.K. “Telegramâ€
Two uranium mines in Wyoming are on their way to control by a Russian company now that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved transferring the mines’ licenses.
Best answer:
Answer by Paul Jackson
I thought the USSR fell back in the late 1980’s. How exactly is this a national security issue?
Perhaps they will create some jobs. Apparently none of our US mining companies are interested. Look at the “free market” Republicans protesting. Meanwhile with the scheduled moth balling of the space program, we are going to rely on the Russians to launch all of our satellites. Did the Republicans in congress protest?
Add your own answer in the comments!