Article Photos: Virginia uranium backers take their message to Capitol



State Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan, at podium, speaks to supporters of uranium mining during a press conference on uranium mining legislation at the Capitol Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 in Richmond, Va. Watkins has proposed a bill lifting the ban on uranium mining. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

State Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan, at podium, speaks to supporters of uranium mining during a press conference on uranium mining legislation at the Capitol Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 in Richmond, Va. Watkins has proposed a bill lifting the ban on uranium mining. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)