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John Shimkus: “Fifteen billion was invested in this repository program and got us within just a month of knowing whether we have a…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
Fifteen billion was invested in this repository program and got us within just a month of knowing whether we have a scientifically safe and sound location.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Highlighting the investment in the Yucca Mountain project and its potential safety evaluation.

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