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On the recordApril 11, 2011
If a nuclear power plant in this country faced a full blackout similar to what we have seen at the Fukushima facility, in your opinion, would we have a few days before we might see the fuel rods degrade and therefore witness harmful radiation levels?
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper questions the timeline for potential radiation risks during a blackout.

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