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Bolling opposes the lifting ban on uranium mining in Va.

Bolling opposes the lifting ban on uranium mining in Va.
Washington Post (blog) - ‎Dec 14, 2012‎

RICHMOND — Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling traveled to Danville on Friday to announce his opposition to lifting a ban on uranium mining in Virginia, a surprise move by the state's chief jobs-creation officer that put him uncharacteristically out in front of Gov. Robert F.

Lt. Gov. Bolling backs uranium ban

The Daily Progress - ‎Dec 14, 2012‎
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, no longer burdened by the prospect of an intraparty battle for the GOP nomination for governor, took a strong stand Friday against lifting the state's uranium-mining ban. "I have listened carefully to this debate, and after a great deal of ...

Bolling opposes lifting uranium mining moratorium

Virginia Business Magazine - ‎Dec 14, 2012‎
“Advocates on both sides of this debate have done an effective job advocating their point of view,“ he said in a statement on Friday. “I have listened carefully to this debate, and after a great deal of consideration I have come to the conclusion that the Virginia ...

Lt. gov. announces opposition to uranium mining

Daily Press - ‎Dec 14, 2012‎
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling announced his opposition Friday to uranium mining and milling in Virginia, citing the potential to slow business and job growth in Southside Virginia and concerns about its environmental impact.