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On the recordMay 13, 2014
the plan that can finally be developed and go into impact can be something the States don't want and they really have nothing to say about it.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

States lack real influence in decommissioning plans despite their concerns.

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