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Shelley Moore Capito: “Nuclear power is necessary to meet our energy and national security priorities, provide for a reliable electric grid…”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
Nuclear power is necessary to meet our energy and national security priorities, provide for a reliable electric grid, and achieve our environmental goals.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

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Senator Capito emphasizes the importance of nuclear power for energy security and environmental goals.

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