Nuclear Power Plant Deal Draws Ire From Both Ends Of Political Spectrum

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December 9, 2016
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Nuclear Power Plant Deal Draws Ire From Both Ends Of Political Spectrum
A long-term energy plan by the Cuomo administration that includes a nearly $8 billion subsidy to upstate nuclear power plants is being challenged from both ends of the political spectrum, and a lawsuit has been filed to try to stop the deal.

Cuomo Says He Talked To Prosecutors Voluntarily In Former Aide's Corruption Case
Governor Cuomo said Thursday he has spoken to federal prosecutors regarding the prosecution of his former top aide and eight others involved in an economic development scandal.

Repealing Obamacare Would Have Big Financial Consequences For New York
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act - also known as Obamacare - and replace it with something else. While no one really knows what that means, one health care analyst with a prominent Albany think tank said New York could be billions of dollars in the hole as a result. 

SPOTLIGHT

The Army Corps of Engineers denies an easement to the Dakota Access Pipeline, but the fight may not be over. How the incoming Trump administration could influence the pipeline's progress. Also, fish farms in China are a key source of protein both domestically and internationally. Consumer pressure has prompted farmers to use both high-tech and traditional techniques for keeping their fish healthy and their practices transparent. The legal next steps for the Dakota Access Pipeline, cleaning up aquaculture in China, and more next time on Living on Earth from PRI. 

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ON SATURDAY

Weekend Edition Saturday
For refugees fleeing to Europe, crossing the Mediterranean is a dangerous journey. The trip can be even more dangerous for women who are often the victims of sexual assault. Sarah Giles works with Doctors Without Borders and just spent four months on a search and rescue ship. She rescued many women who were pregnant, some were also victims of rape. A perspective on the refugee crisis, On Weekend Edition from NPR News. 

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ON SUNDAY
This week Attorney General Schneiderman explains why he's pushing for extensive reforms to the state's voting laws. Finger Lakes vineyard owners and others gathered in Albany on Wednesday to call on the Governor to reject Crestwood's gas storage plan adjacent to Seneca Lake. Former chief administrative judge Gail Prudenti analyzes potential nominees for a soon-to-be vacancy on the Court of Appeals. And Larry Levy of Hofstra weighs in on the epidemic of disinformation. It's all coming up on Capitol Pressroom Weekend.
December 11, Noon | WSQX RADIO



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