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On the recordJune 12, 2019
Shortcuts lead to dead ends, and I am concerned that the proposed measure that focused solely on interim storage without integrating it into a permanent system for disposal may sound good and expedient, but they will not work, and they may actually harm ratepayers and taxpayers in the long run.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Expressing concerns about interim storage measures for nuclear waste without permanent solutions.

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