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On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
So that is a no, Mr. Lyons? That is a no that it wasn't a science-based decision to shut it down? That is what you just said. You are saying it was a political----
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus questions the scientific basis behind the decision to shut down Yucca Mountain.

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