U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham is recommending that all of the country's nuclear waste be stored at a new site deep underground at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, 90 miles from Las Vegas. 

Mr. Abraham delivered his recommendation to the White House Thursday. President Bush is expected to make a final decision as early as Friday. 

Mr. Abraham says one central disposal site for nuclear waste would be safer from attack and from accidents than the present arrangement. Nuclear waste is now stored at more than 100 sites around the country. 

Nevada politicians have spoken out strongly against the idea, arguing that the radioactive material presents a health risk for residents of the state. 

If the Nevada challenges the decision, it will be up to the U.S. Congress to decide the issue. 

Some information for this report provided by AFP, AP and Reuters. 

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