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John Barrasso: Without extending this act, it is not an exaggeration to say our nuclear industry will cease to exist.

On the recordMarch 9, 2023
Without extending this act, it is not an exaggeration to say our nuclear industry will cease to exist.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso warns of the dire consequences for the nuclear industry if the Price-Anderson Act is not extended.

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