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Hanford Board Overhaul Sparks Outcry | Spokane News
The Department of Energy just overhauled the Hanford Advisory Board — a 30-year-old watchdog group — by replacing elected representatives from environmental groups and tribes with at-large appointees chosen by the agency itself. Critics call it a power grab that silences accountability voices and sidelines key stakeholders, while supporters argue it modernizes decision-making. The move cuts advisory roles to just the DOE, not all three cleanup agencies, sparking backlash from state regulators and tribal leaders who warn the public’s crucial input is being erased. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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