On the recordMarch 30, 2011
$18 billion for nuclear and then they took all the money out for wind and solar for loan guarantees.
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congress.govEd Markey: “$18 billion for nuclear and then they took all the money out for wind and solar for loan guarantees.”
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Markey criticizes the budget's lack of support for renewable energy.
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