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Dennis Kucinich: It would be difficult to underestimate the urgency of shutting down coal power plants immediately.

On the recordJuly 25, 2011
It would be difficult to underestimate the urgency of shutting down coal power plants immediately.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Kucinich calls for urgent action to close coal power plants due to environmental concerns.

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