November 24, 2009

Congressmen Paulsen and Walz want more nuke power in Minnesota

Tim Walz - Speaker, Dave Paulson - Speaker, Tom Scheck - Reporter, Bill Hilty - Interviewee

LISTEN:Congressmen Paulsen and Walz want more nuke power in Minnesota
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MPR’s Tom Scheck reports that two members of Minnesota's congressional delegation urged the Legislature to repeal a law that prohibits the construction of nuclear power plants in the state. DFL Congressman Tim Walz and Republican Congressman Erik Paulsen say allowing new nuclear power plants would give Minnesota more energy options. Critics say the benefits of nuclear power are still in doubt.

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Congressmen Paulsen and Walz want more nuke power in Minnesota