Reducing carbon emissions is one of our countrys top priorities, admitted former senator evan bayh din, cofounder, along with former senator judd gregg rnh, of the bipartisan nuclear matters. Browner, bill daley, spencer abraham, evan bayh, and judd gregg. This week, a number of industry leaders, policymakers and academics gathered in austin to discuss the role of nuclear energy in texas at an event hosted by nuclear matters and the bloomberg bureau. Nuclear industry stalwarts are making an effort to build momentum to encourage actions that will preserve operating nuclear plants. Continue affirmative action programs without quotas. Nuclear matters is composed of folks like former senator evan bayh din, former senator judd gregg rnh, and former environmental. Nuclear matters doesnt prescribe any particular solution, but rather encourages policymakers and stakeholders to take steps that will enable the continued operation of u. Nawah has been mandated to operate and maintain units 1. The office of the deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear matters odasdnm is pleased to present the nuclear matters handbook 2020, celebrating over 20 years in print. The lead witness is scheduled to be evan bayh, the former u.
The content of this unofficial handbook is the sole responsibility of the odasdnm. Senator evan bayh, ontarios nuclear advantage media events. Jan 1998 voted yes on recommending constitutional ban. Washington, apr 16, 2015 business wire nuclear matters cochairs, former senators evan bayh din and judd gregg rnh, commented on a report issued today by the nuclear energy institute. Dont pull the plug on nuclear power by former sens. Susan collins rmaine at tonights banquet, will lay out a tough and smart approach to deal with iran.
With one in three children in the united states living apart from their biological fathers, representative danny k. At indiana, he became a member of the phi kappa psi fraternitys indiana beta chapter. Also failing to be transparent about its funding is the center for climate and energy solutions, which is holding a. The report of the congressional commission on the strategic. Existing nuclear plants are valuable and worth saving. Id like to receive the forbes daily dozen newsletter to get the top 12 headlines every morning. In case this matter is looked at on the basis of a reasonable. We share a role on some of the nuclear matters with the armed services committee as well. The cochair of the industryfunded group nuclear matters, bayh recited the growing list of nuclear plants that have closed prematurely for economic reasons. Bloomberg bna and nuclear matters hosting december 3 event. So its appropriate, i think, that we have this overview today. Evan bayh and judd gregg believe nuclear power should continue to be one main power source for the u. As millstone goes, so goes the cost of electricity in.
In any case, reporters cant completely make up for columnists and other commentators who fail to reference exelon or misrepresent nuclear matters to enhance its credibility. Nuclear matters is the dod focal point for the modernization and sustainment of the u. Nuclear matters is a national coalition that works to inform the public and policymakers about the clear benefits of nuclear energy. Nuclear industry front groups nuclear matters and center for climate and energy solutions urged to come clean on funding. These and others in nuclear matters assembledteam of backers.
Nuclear industry front groups nuclear matters and center. Evan bayh d of indiana and judd gregg r of new hampshire, is taking its pro nuclear message to congress and to the american. He has no future in a political party that praises the likes of hugo chavez, michael moore, and karl marx. Apr 16, 2018 nuclear matters is a national coalition that works to inform the public and policymakers about the clear benefits of nuclear energy. Trump did steamroll his primary opponents in the critical indiana primary by storming the state with bobby knight, gene keady, and digger phelps i dont think his endorsement from mike tyson added much. Can nuclear power rebrand itself as environmentfriendly. Nuclear matters cochair cris eugster, group executive vice president, chief generation and strategy officer, cps energy.
I think david understands the issues surrounding nuclear. Bush but was retained for service by president barack obama. Enec forms nuclear operating unit, nawah energy co. The 2008 presidential campaign of joe biden, the longtime senator from delaware, began when biden announced his candidacy for president of the united states on the january 7, 2007, edition of meet the press. Jul 18, 2014 nuclear matters, an industry funded group chaired by former sens.
The most significant for iran is that no matter what restrictions tehran accepts regarding its nuclear program, those restrictions will lapse within a limited period of time, and. In late march, nuclear matters cochairmen bayh and gregg wrote an oped laying out the groups argument for the hill, a newspaper that covers congress. Robert michael gates born september 25, 1943 is an american statesman, scholar, intelligence analyst, and university president who served as the 22nd united states secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. Cq newsmaker transcripts special events june 1, 2015 final. An organization called nuclear matters has been recently formed to address the issue. Bayh with son evan bayh, wife marvella and an unidentified woman, 1962. Iranian efforts to achieve a nuclear weapons capability, and ultimately, because there are scars now in the u. The initiative is called nuclear matters, and it has begun a newspaper advertising campaign. He was first elected to office in 1954, when he won election to the indiana house of representatives. States look to act on nuclear power blue castle project. Nuclear matters is a bipartisan campaign to engage and inform policymakers and the public about the need to preserve existing nuclear energy plants due to their critical role in americas energy mix. There are fewer pesky news reporters asking tough questions, which means candidates spin more than ever. Click here for 15 full quotes on civil rights or other candidates on civil rights or background on civil rights. Bayh, speaking at a roundtable discussion on the opening day of the american israel public affairs committee conference, said that the administration should go through the motions of.
The congressional commission on the strategic posture of the united states was established by the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 to examine recommendations with respect to the longterm strategic posture of the united states. Evan bayh evan bayh is a cochair of nuclear matters. Were hopeful that this legislation in illinois can serve as a model for the types of policies and solutions that other states can look to when assessing how best to value nuclear. President has sole authority to authorize the use of u. Evan bayh sought to sway public policy to favor clients of. For example, here is a quote from a may 7, 2014 interview of former indiana senator evan bayh by eetvs monica trauzzi. Event date to be announced soon this event will not take place on july 27th. Evan bayh knows he hasnt a chance to rise to the top of the democrat heap. Nuclear matters cochair, former senator evan bayh din. Nuclear plants is still bad news for environmentalists 32014. A cochair of nuclear matters, senator bayh brings decades of highlevel experience to this conversation drawing on his time in the u. As a moderate democrat, he was a leader, working in a bipartisan manner to seek consensus on several key issues, including financial services reform and healthcare. Evan bayh dindiana, who was given a prime time speaking slot along with sen.
Senator, you have years of experience on a variety of. Pdf recently, ambiguity determining the scope of nuclear activities has been. In president obamas last state of the union address, he reinforced the importance of cutting carbon emissions to combat climate change and leave future generations with a cleaner environment. So here are the issuebyissue stands for evan bayh and todd young. Nuclear giant exelon launches front group to cover its. Report highlights nuclear energys positive impact on. Current and projected national security threats to the. He is way too moderate for the ultraleftwing loonies that own that hapless party. Before we close more nuclear power plants, we need a. Bayh is the cochair, along with former new hampshire sen. In the senate, senator bayh sat on several key committees concerned with the iranian nuclear issue including the banking, armed services, and intelligence committees.
Susan bayh, evan bayh s wife, has been described by the fort wayne journal gazette. Obama surrogate senator evan bayh din clinton surrogate moderatorpanelist. Nuclear powers regulatory campaign comes to connecticut. Opinion why im leaving the senate the new york times. The organization is cochaired by a pair of former us senators, democrat evan bayh of indiana and republican judd gregg of new hampshire who is also a former governor of that state. The books range from public policy to fiction to academic dissertations. As im sure evan bayh will be, as he leaves his position as cochair of nuclear matters and rejoins you in the senate come november. Pdf article iv of the npt treaty and legitimacy of sensitive. More than 745 posts and 45 pages of publicinterest investigative blogging on these matters since 2009. Economic report finds that nuclear power plants contribute. The coalition supports solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, safe and carbonfree electricity resource that is essential to americas energy future.
The significance of the sunset clause iran task force. Nuclear matters cochairs, former senators evan bayh din and judd gregg rnh, commented on a report issued today by the nuclear energy institute. Nuclear renaissance in the united states wikipedia. Senator evan bayh from indiana served two terms in the u. Nuclear matters cochairs, former senators evan bayh and. This authority is inherent in his constitutional role as commander in chief. The act was promoted as a forerunner to a nuclear renaissance in the united states, with dozens of new plants being announced. The fix evan bayh wont seek reelection, senate majority. Evan bayh served as the junior united states senator from indiana from 1999 to 2011.
Reducing carbon emissions is one of our countrys top priorities, stated nuclear matters cochair, former senator evan bayh din. And yet, in this carbonconstrained world, existing. The fight to prevent nuclear plant closures gathers steam. January 12, 2016 nuclear matters cochair, former senator evan bayh din, today issued the following statement on president obamas state of the union address.
Nuclear matters advocacy council member and former senator and governor of new hampshire. Nuclear matters is composed of folks like former senator evan bayh din, former senator judd gregg rnh, and former environmental protection agency administrator carol. Senators judd gregg and evan bayh not only served in. A practical guide expanded and revised edition secretary of defense, office of the deputy assistant to the on. At the time, bayh was the youngest speaker in indiana state history. Oct 14, 2014 at the end of the column, conca reveals why nuclear matters doesnt matter. Biden had previously run for president in 1988, but ended his campaign after.
He officially became a candidate on january 31, 2007, after filing papers with the federal election commission. Davis and senator evan bayh are renewing their efforts to promote healthy families and support american fathers who are trying to earn a livable wage and take a more active role in the lives of their children. Senator evan bayh served on the committee from 2001 to 2010. Judd gregg, of a campaign to promote the use of nuclear. Senator evan bayh is a former twoterm governor of indiana and u. Bayh s political career began at age 26 with his election to the indiana house of representatives in 1954, where he served two years as speaker and four years as democratic floor leader. The president can seek counsel from his military advisors. Click here for 9 full quotes on crime or background on crime broaden use of death penalty.
Senator bayh, you you are leaving behind a tremendous body of work on. Visit our nonpartisan candidate guides home page to find links to all our other guides, including the indiana governor guide, with most available in both onlinemobile friendly and printable pdf formats. Birch evans bayh iii is an american lawyer, lobbyist, and politician of the democratic party who. In todays political world, bayh is more republican than democrat. Apr 12, 2018 including a 2016 evan bayh ad playing basketball with his two sons in washington, much to the delight of hoosier republicans.