Va. Nuclear Plant’s Plans Raise Fears
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the North Anna nuclear power plant, 80 miles south of Washington, meets post-Sept. 11 safety standards. That’s not enough for Tommy Barlow. “It seems as though it doesn’t take anybody too smart to get a hold of a shoulder-mounted missile, with the means terrorists seem to be able to come up with,” said Barlow, chairman of the planning commission in Louisa County, home to North Anna. “I definitely think it’s an issue.” Full Story