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On the recordAugust 15, 2018
It's the role of Congress to speak to that and I think Congress already has.
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Cortez Masto emphasizes Congress's authority regarding Yucca Mountain's status.

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