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On the recordJune 1, 2023
Well, we have got to make decisions here as to--this hearing is about delaying the retirement. I want to know how long and how that relates to the rest of the risk.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King stresses the need for decisions on fossil fuel plant retirements amid climate concerns.

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