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ACC candidates argue over nuclear power | Arizona Politics | eastvalleytribune.com

ACC candidates argue over nuclear power

East Valley Tribune Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services15 Sept 08 The outcome of the Arizona Corporation Commission race in November could determine whether there will be more nuclear power plants in the state…………………..Paul Newman, one of the Democrats running for the three open seats on the panel, said the regulators need to be cautious when proceeding down that path.

“We need diversification,” he said. “But there are some problems, big problems, with nuclear expansion.”

Newman said the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which would have to approve new plants, has called the design for the next generation of nuclear plants “problematical at best.”

“That means a long delay for nuclear development,” he said.

ACC candidates argue over nuclear power | Arizona Politics | eastvalleytribune.com

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September 16, 2008 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics