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Bernie Sanders: “Do you think the Federal Government is going to be there another 60 years supporting these guys?”

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
Do you think the Federal Government is going to be there another 60 years supporting these guys?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Inquiring about the future of federal support for the nuclear power industry.

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