Then how in the world can the Senator say they are transferring the duty of disposing of nuclear waste from the Federal Government or the taxpayers and giving that to the utilities?
David Cay Johnston: “Then how in the world can the Senator say they are transferring the duty of disposing of nuclear waste from the Federal…”
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Questioning the transfer of nuclear waste disposal responsibilities during a Senate debate.
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