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John Dingell: Now, Mr. Chairman, it is my understanding that one of the main problems in Japan has been inadequate access to emergency…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Now, Mr. Chairman, it is my understanding that one of the main problems in Japan has been inadequate access to emergency power to keep the reactors cool and that that poses some substantial ongoing risk.
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John Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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Dingell highlights risks from inadequate emergency power in Japan's nuclear crisis.

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