Illinois decides against lifting nuclear moratorium
March 27, 2011
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An Illinois state lawmaker has shelved plans to push for an end to Illinois’ moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction given Japan’s nuclear catastrophe. State Rep. JoAnn Osmond (R-Antioch) introduced legislation in January that would have lifted the state’s 24-year ban on nuclear power plant construction but said it no longer is on her legislative front burner.

Article originally appeared on Beyond Nuclear (https://archive.beyondnuclear.org/).
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