The Department of Energy plan would send waste to jurisdictions where state and local governments support interim storage.
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House Democrats wrapped up details and voted Friday to pass a massive social spending package that would be largely paid for by tax increases on the wealthy and corporations.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, would make directions easier for foreign visitors to cities nationwide, including Las Vegas.
One of the bills, co-sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., was modeled after Nevada programs that provide confidentiality to those seeking mental health counseling.
Nevada is expected to get $4 billion to fund infrastructure projects in the legislation.
President Joe Biden nominated Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson on Friday to be the next U.S. attorney for the state.
House Democrats gave President Joe Biden a victory on his economic agenda Friday by passing a highway and infrastructure bill and advancing a companion social spending package on tax reform, education, health care and clean energy initiatives.
Camille Touton, a Nevada resident, was appointed to the post by President Joe Biden in January.
The nominations of state Judge Cristina Silva and UNLV law professor Anne Traum on Wednesday now go to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review and a confirmation hearing.
The two Nevada representatives are among a group of 15 Democrats insisting House leaders include price controls in a massive spending bill.