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David Cay Johnston: “The decision of the court of appeals makes clear that they have a vested right to the title passing as of the time that…”

On the recordJuly 31, 1996
The decision of the court of appeals makes clear that they have a vested right to the title passing as of the time that the nuclear repository is built and not until that time, but they have the duty to dispose of the waste January 31, 1998. Is the Senator saying that their duty to dispose of the waste does not involve any responsibility, any duty to pay damages?
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David Cay Johnston
West Virginia

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Discussing the responsibilities related to nuclear waste disposal during a Senate debate.

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