The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a key piece of legislation to bolster the country\u2019s nuclear energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bill passed by a vote of 88-2 with Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) opposing the measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nuclear package was combined with another bill that reauthorized the U.S. Fire Administration and grant programs for firefighters. The Hill added that this combined package will also go to the president\u2019s desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe benefit from more tools in the toolbox as we take on the climate crisis\u2014with the urgency the moment demands,\u201d Zaidi added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a key piece of legislation to bolster the country\u2019s nuclear energy sector. The bill passed by a vote of 88-2 with Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) opposing the measure. The nuclear package was combined with another bill that reauthorized the U.S. Fire Administration and grant programs for firefighters. The…<\/p>\n