How long has Sanders been earning money from nuclear waste dumping?

[geek tragedy]

Their Schedule C shows $4900 in “business income” to Jane Sanders as an appointed commissioner of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission, a bi-state regulatory body that oversees shipments of radioactive waste from Vermont to the Lone Star state.

http://www.nationalmemo.com/tax-transparency-after-expansive-vow-sanders-releases-only-2014-return/

Bernie voted for the legislation authorizing this practice.

https://www.texastribune.org/2016/02/28/Sanders-Nuclear-Waste-Votes-Divide-Texas-Activists/

[geek tragedy]

3. I don't have wife-beating in my tax return

What does Jane Sanders know about nuclear waste disposal?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

6. if i had to guess, i'd say she knows more than you do.

[geek tragedy]

7. Awfully convenient. Her degrees are in social work

and political science.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

14. and Hillary is a lawyer. which one made more off the backs of working people?

[Silver_Witch]

36. Just in case google is not your friend.

Here is the purpose of this particular group.

Establishing Statute: 10 V.S.A. § 7062

Department: Public Service

Description: The Commission shall prepare, adopt, and implement contingency plans for the disposal and management of low-level radioactive waste in the event that the compact facility should be closed. Any plan which requires the host state to store or otherwise manage the low-level radioactive waste from all the party states must be approved by at least four host state members of the commission.

She is an alternate member - maybe as the waste is coming from Vermont they needed a Vermontian...

I am still researching - however I have to say so far seems legit.

[Thinkingabout]

2. Jane is on the board, wonder if Greenpeace is going to visit Jane and ask about this money.

[geek tragedy]

4. Why is she on the board? What is she getting paid to do?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

16. you should probably look it up if you don't know. before posting about it would be best

[geek tragedy]

22. The statutory requirement is that she have relevant knowledge or experience

Where did she add nuclear waste disposal to her c.v?

[Armstead]

20. Here if you care

http://www.tllrwdcc.org/about-the-comission/

[ViseGrip]

5. I'd prefer the Sanders be involved in this type of business, as it must be done,

and they care about the environment. Imagine, if this were a business Bush wanted to be in.

[Armstead]

18. Anne Richards was the one who first proposed that nuclear dumping plan

When she was Governor, her administration pushed for the site involved in the Texas dumpsite.

If this whole thing bothers you so much you might want to change your icon.

[Kalidurga]

34. I do believe that is the best take down I have ever seen here.

[morningfog]

8. 4% of their income to charity, double the average rate for their income.

There goes that angle!

[geek tragedy]

9. We don't know what charity they donated to, do we? nt

[morningfog]

11. Stay on it gunshoe! You'll crack it open!

[geek tragedy]

13. Bernie's vote for that nuke dump was one of his worst

while in Congress. It was environmental racism.

[think]

23. You're disgusting. Environmental racism. That's really low for you. What's your problem?

[geek tragedy]

24. Yes. Environmental racism.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/what-about-sierra-blanca-bernie_b_9233818.html



http://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/2/8/1481494/-Sierra-Blanca-Bernie-Sanders-Paul-Wellstone-a-Poor-Minority-Community-and-a-Nuclear-Waste-Dump

[think]

27. You are disgusting. Good bye.

[Silver_Witch]

35. Is the waste being dumped in low-income areas

This is the definition of

Environmental racism is placement of low-income or minority communities in proximity of environmentally hazardous or degraded environments, such as toxic waste, pollution and urban decay.

Do you know where the waste is being dumped. I would like to know actually.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

17. goal post moved!

[beedle]

42. I'll bet it was it to

The "Sanders Foundation"?

Oh, wait, no, that's the Clintons who donate to their own "charity" -- the Charity that they set up to pays themselves.

[morningfog]

10. Btw, this is no secret:

http://governor.vermont.gov/boards_and_commissions/texas_low-level_radioactive_waste_disposal_compact

[geek tragedy]

15. How did she get named? nt

[geek tragedy]

19. Statutory language:

The Governor shall appoint one or more persons with relevant knowledge and experience to represent the State on the Commission established by Article III of the Compact. The Governor may appoint an alternate for each Commission member appointed under this section. Each Commission member and alternate, if appointed, shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor

What relevant knowledge and experience does Jane Sanders have?

[morningfog]

25. I suspect she has relevant knowledge and experience to

represent the state on this commission. That's pretty broad. And the statute doesn't preclude the governor from appointing anyone or any number, as long as one or more has relevant knowledge or experience.

[geek tragedy]

26. Gotta turn in for the night.

Maybe this is a nothing burger.

But I suspect there will be more discussion from others.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

21. Department: Public Service

Department: Public Service
Description: The Commission shall prepare, adopt, and implement contingency plans for the disposal and management of low-level radioactive waste in the event that the compact facility should be closed. Any plan which requires the host state to store or otherwise manage the low-level radioactive waste from all the party states must be approved by at least four host state members of the commission.

[Autumn]

12. Looks like the shipping of radioactive waste is in good hands since Jane is part of the oversight.

Thanks for the info.

[Buzz Clik]

30. And suddenly radioactive waste disposal is an awesome way to make money.

Not that I find fault in Jane Sanders being on that board, but the hypocrisy is dripping from any in the Sanders crowd who accept this.

[Autumn]

37. That waste has to go somewhere, hospitals and labs don't just stick

items that have come in contact with radioactive materials in a desk drawer somewhere.

[Buzz Clik]

38. For sure, and I am a huge proponent. Tossed out of Energy and Enviro for my trouble.

So, I actually like Bernie better for this, but it is totally contrary to the "man of the people" mantle that has been placed upon him.

And outsourcing Vermont's poisons to Texas? Damn.

[Autumn]

39. Bernie is not on the Board. Jane is.

http://governor.vermont.gov/boards_and_commissions/texas_low-level_radioactive_waste_disposal_compact

[Buzz Clik]

41. Yes, I'm aware. But it seems we at DU have decided that the candidates are accountable ....

...for that actions of their spouses.

And, let me reiterate, I don't think being on the board is a bad thing.

[Autumn]

43. I'm not about to hold Hillary accountable for Bills action. it's her actions that bother me

I still get a kick out of the Big Dawg. When I think of what he did to old Newty my heart still swells with pride

[chascarrillo]

59. Damn all the workers cleaning up Hanford too, while you're at it. -nt-

[NuclearDem]

44. If Jane's in charge of it, that waste is probably in a desk somewhere in her house.

She'll get around to it eventually.

[beam me up scottie]

28. Bill signed the law, didn't he? Did the Clintons make anything when NY dumped their sewage there?

No nuclear waste was ever dumped on minorities in Sierra Blanca but tons of toxic sludge was.

[Scootaloo]

51. It's okay wehn the clintons do it

They;re the "right kind" of white, and so are entitled to literally dump shit on minorities.

[beam me up scottie]

53. Yep, apparently dumping toxic sewage on minorities is okay with her supporters.

[jimmy_crack_corn]

29. Two key points Jane was an alternate

Point #1 This is a commercial enterprise and not something Vermount set up

http://www.wcstexas.com/facilities/compact-waste-facility/

Our Facilities
Compact Waste Facility

compact-waste
Overview

Operational since spring of 2012, the Texas Compact Waste Facility (CWF) is owned and licensed by the state of Texas, operated by Waste Control Specialists. The WCS facility in western Andrews County is the only commercial facility in the United States licensed to dispose of Class A, B and C Low-level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) in the past 40 years.

The member states of the Texas Compact Commission are Texas and Vermont. As the host/party states, Texas and Vermont are providing a solution to the long term need for disposal of LLRW. The CWF is also available for the 34 U.S. states that do not have access to a compact disposal facility. Out of compact generators, however, must submit an import petition to the Texas Compact Commission for approval prior to shipping. The State of Texas also limits total non-compact waste disposed at the CWF to 30% of licensed capacity.

CWF Capabilities include:

2,310,000 cubic feet and 3,890,000 curies of disposal space
Accepts LLRW that is generated in a host state or party state
Accepts LLRW that is not generated in a host state or party state, but has been approved for importation to the state by the Texas Compact Commission

For more information on the Compact Waste Facility’s capabilities, review the CWF Generator Handbook below.

If you are unsure of whether or not your disposal needs can be met at WCS, please, call our West Texas Office for consultation at [phone] or [phone].
How to Send Waste

Compact Waste Disposal Facility Generator Handbook (.pdf)


Point #2.

http://governor.vermont.gov/boards_and_commissions/texas_low-level_radioactive_waste_disposal_compact

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission

Establishing Statute: 10 V.S.A. § 7062

Department: Public Service

Description: The Commission shall prepare, adopt, and implement contingency plans for the disposal and management of low-level radioactive waste in the event that the compact facility should be closed. Any plan which requires the host state to store or otherwise manage the low-level radioactive waste from all the party states must be approved by at least four host state members of the commission.

Board Members:
Board Member Name......Term Expires.....Seat Description
Peter Bradford..............1/31/2017.........Member
Jane Sanders...............1/31/2017.........Alternate Member
Richard Saudek............1/31/2017.........Member

[Buzz Clik]

32. So Jane is a capitalist making money shipping deadly waste to someone else's state? My my

[jimmy_crack_corn]

45. Not sure how you missed this..

The WCS facility in western Andrews County is the only commercial facility in the United States licensed to dispose of Class A, B and C Low-level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) in the past 40 years.

This is the only facility in US so any disposal of Class A, B and C Low-level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) in the past 40 years any where in the USA goes here.... not

I know Hillary trolls ( shills) will try to to smear Bernie but on this topic is is a real stretch

[Buzz Clik]

46. Read the whole thread. Your drama, hyperbole, and insults are telling.

[jimmy_crack_corn]

48. To quote from "confessions of a Hillary Shill"

" had one of those "what are you doing with your life" moments. When even the scum of 4chan think that your candidate is too scummy for their tastes, you need to take a good hard look at your life. Then this morning I read that the National Association of Broadcasters were bankrolling both Clinton and Rubio, and that broke the camel's back. I emailed my resignation this morning. "

[Buzz Clik]

31. Damage control from the Sanders campaign within 24 hours.

It will be posted here endlessly.

[LexVegas]

33. Its the privelege of being part of the establishment for decades. nt

[Armstead]

40. Does privilege bother you?

If a $4700 commissioner's salary bothers you, how about a $191 million payday?

[Cha]

47. KIck

[uponit7771]

49. uh oh... spaghettio...

[Scootaloo]

50. Apologies, Geek

There was an alert, I voted to hide due to a misreading of one of your sources.

mental note - decline jury services at 4:30 in the morning.

[geek tragedy]

56. Okay, looks like it fizzled. Peace. nt

[dubyadiprecession]

52. This news is extremely bad for BS. If he was gaining momentum it will...

now come to a crashing halt. He is guaranteed to lose NY because of this.

[hobbit709]

54. How much did Hillary get forapproving the selling of guns and bombs?

$4900 is really getting rich money.

[Vinca]

55. It's something both states agreed to.

Many of us have been living near the spent rods for decades and, for the most part, are totally unaware of their existence in the area. Someone has to protect them forever, though - not Bernie's fault - and that activity by itself provides very well-paying jobs. In this particular instance, I think it makes lots of sense. The Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant operated for decades along the banks of the Connecticut River. Any accident would have affected many big cities to the south. Now that it's decommissioned, it doesn't make sense to keep the hazardous waste next to the river given the potential for flooding in the area.

[Capt. Obvious]

57. No one cares about this outside the Hillaverse

[itsrobert]

58. Sierra Club is not happy with this

http://marfapublicradio.org/blog/sierra-club-worried-about-precedent-from-nuclear-waste-site-ruling/

The environmental group has been trying to get the state to reverse its permit for WCS for years, mainly because the group was upset that state regulators never gave it a chance for what’s called a “contested case hearing” – basically a courtroom-style public hearing where citizens and groups can challenge license proposals.