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John Shimkus: “The House Energy and Water appropriation bill did clarify that the Nuclear Waste Fund is only to be used for its…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
The House Energy and Water appropriation bill did clarify that the Nuclear Waste Fund is only to be used for its intended purpose: Yucca Mountain.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Emphasizing the intended use of the Nuclear Waste Fund for Yucca Mountain.

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