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PBS NewsHour  NRC Chief: U.S. Nuclear Plants Safe Despite Age, Needed...

Gwen Ifill discusses the NRC's new safety regulations with its head, Gregory Jaczko. Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: NRC Chief: U.S. Nuclear Plants Safe Despite Age, Needed...

The earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Japanese coast and triggered a nuclear crisis raised major questions surrounding the safety of U.S. nuclear reactors. Gwen Ifill discusses new safety regulations issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with its head, Gregory Jaczko.

Duration: (6:57)
Premiere Date: 07/19/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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