Economic News Update – Economy puts brakes on nuclear reactor plans

Economy puts brakes on nuclear reactor plans NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON — Just a few years ago, the economic prognosis for new nuclear reactors looked bright. The prospect of growing electricity demand, probable caps on carbon-dioxide emissions, and government loan guarantees prompted companies to tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that they wanted to build 28 [...]

Economic News Update – Economy Grows at Slightly Faster Pace in Q3

Economy Grows at Slightly Faster Pace in Q3 The economy grew slightly faster last summer as Americans spent a little more freely. Economy grows at slightly faster pace in Q3 Washington — The government’s latest reading on economic growth offers little benefit to Democrats who face deep losses in Tuesday’s elections. Reforms needed, not rate [...]