Trump Budget Cuts Hanford Cleanup by $400M
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Trumps Budget Cuts Slash Hanford Nuclear Cleanup Funding: A Fight for Restoration
The Trump administrations proposed budget for the Department of Energy in fiscal year 2027 significantly reduces funding for the Hanford nuclear cleanup site, aiming to cut $400 million from the current $3.3 billion. The Office of River Protections tank waste program faces a $228 million reduction, leaving it with $1.9 billion. Senator Patty Murray from Washington criticizes the cuts, emphasizing the federal governments duty to complete the cleanup mission. Despite progress, the budget shifts focus to short-term wins, delaying key projects and infrastructure upgrades. State regulators estimate Hanford needs nearly $6.8 billion next year to meet legal deadlines, setting the stage for a congressional fight to restore funding and keep the cleanup on track.
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