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(Continued from Page 1) require plants planning on relocating abroad to give prior notification to the communities where they are currently situated as much as two years in advance. “That way, the communities and the workers can plan what THEY are going to do when a plant closes,’’ Toscano explained. In addition, he called for enactment of legislation to require corporations who want to relocate out of the U.S. to first “demonstrate that they can’t make it where they are. That's often not the case.” The decision to move overseas is frequently the result of a corporation seeking to up its profit margin say from seven to 15 percent, according to Toscano. "A community and its workers have the right to demand certain responsible behavior on the part of a corporation.” he said.
Uranium Issue
Toscano is sharply critical of what he sees as the federal government's encouragement of uranium mining, an issue that's assuming critical importance to Virginians. That encouragement, he said, comes from two sources: continued build-up of nuclear warheads and subsidies of nuclear power.
The Citizens Party candidate reported that out of every $1 spent for nuclear power. 32 cents is paid by the federal government. "That amounted to $40 billion over the last 20 years, a subsidy that’s been supported by Congressman Robinson," Toscano said. He maintained that over the long haul, the nation would be better off to move in the direction of conservation, “photo-voltaics (small solar cells) and solar power in a big way" to meet
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