With the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the safety of nuclear energy has been getting a lot of attention recently.  In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel ordered the closure of Germany’s seven oldest nuclear plants pending a security review.  The discussion of nuclear safety has been taking place in the United States as well.   Taking a step back, it has been many months since the governments Homestar program, commonly known as Cash for Caulkers, has had any political … Read entire article »