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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordMarch 24, 2021
Nuclear power just is not remotely competitive economically in terms of new plants.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Highlighting the high costs of building new nuclear power plants compared to other energy sources.

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