I know you are looking at different tiers now, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, or there may be additional orders for post-Fukushima safety improvements.
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Whitfield discusses the consideration of safety improvements following the Fukushima incident.
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Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores), who is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and, I believe, a cosponsor of this legislation.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's motion to commit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes in opposition to the motion to commit.
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