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kristopher

(29,798 posts)
Fri May 25, 2012, 12:52 PM May 2012

Nuclear chief Jaczko in no hurry to step down

Nuclear chief Jaczko in no hurry to step down
By Andrew Restuccia - 05/23/12 11:14 AM ET

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko acknowledged Wednesday that it could be a while before he steps down as head of the agency, despite announcing plans to resign this week.

And he declined to outright dismiss the possibility that he could be re-nominated to a second term as chairman if his successor is not confirmed by next year.

“Right now my focus is on nuclear safety and I have been privileged and honored to serve in this position, and right now I intend to continue to serve out my term,” Jaczko said at a press conference in Charlotte, N.C., the chairman’s first public appearance since announcing his plan to step down.

“If by that time, a successor has not been found, then I’ll deal with those issues at that time.” ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/229085-nuke-chief-skirts-questions-about-second-term


See also: Sen. Reid hints that Jaczko could serve out term at nuke agency
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/228879-reid-hints-that-jaczko-could-serve-out-term-at-nuke-agency


And locally: Jaczko Resigns!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/112715415
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Nuclear chief Jaczko in no hurry to step down (Original Post) kristopher May 2012 OP
Obama has picked Allison Macfarlane as the next chairman bananas May 2012 #1
OK, given the time stamps on those stories... kristopher May 2012 #2

kristopher

(29,798 posts)
2. OK, given the time stamps on those stories...
Fri May 25, 2012, 02:08 PM
May 2012

I'll be waiting to see how fast Reid moves on these nominations and they make it to a vote.

Interesting fer sher.

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