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John Shimkus: “I think the United States is losing or has lost its edge in nuclear power and we've given it to other countries.”

On the recordMarch 19, 2018
I think the United States is losing or has lost its edge in nuclear power and we've given it to other countries.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus highlights concerns about U.S. competitiveness in nuclear energy.

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