Bush to speak on nuclear energy in State of the Union address

Washington (Platts)--30Jan2006

President George W. Bush plans to talk about nuclear energy in tomorrow's
State of the Union address, but the White House was releasing few details
ahead of the speech. White House spokesman Scott McClellan indicated at a
press conference this afternoon that reducing U.S. dependence on foreign
energy sources would be among key points in Bush's address. Bush spent time
today rehearsing his speech, which was in its 23rd draft as of early this
morning, McClellan said. In anticipation of Bush's remarks, the Nuclear Energy
Institute today released a "Top 10" list of reasons nuclear power is important
to the U.S.' energy strategy. Several environmental and antinuclear groups
announced they would hold a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss their views
on Bush's speech.

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