Is the Department of Energy trying to smother Hanford critique?

New rules imposed by the Department of Energy would limit the terms of Hanford Advisory Board members, but members say they're just trying to keep outspoken advocates of more stringent nuclear clean-up practices quiet. http://crosscut.com/2012/10/03/hanford/110819/hanford-department-of-energy/

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A sign warns visitors of restrictions at Hanford's Energy Department site.

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Part of the Hanford site where a glassification, or vitrification, plant is being constructed

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