Wednesday, December 14, 2011
2:20 PM
Sensenbrenner calls for nuclear commission chair to step down
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner of today joined two fellow House Republicans in calling for the resignation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko.
Sensenbrenner, of Menomonee Falls, issued a joint statement with Paul Broun of Georgia and Andy Harris of Maryland condemning an "ongoing pattern of manipulation and contempt" by Jaczko at the NRC. The allegations followed testimony before a House Committee today by four NRC members.
“Our energy security is too important to be subjected to this kind of unprofessional conduct and irresponsible management," Sensenbrenner said in a statement. "The NRC needs new leadership that will carry out its mission rather than pander to certain political interests or interject personal disputes into policy-making decisions.”
Jaczko has rejected those accusations and said he has no plans to step down.
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