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4 April 2007 at 4:47:43 PM
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Mind you, the article says that the public was never in any danger because they have backup pumps. Only commenting that nuclear power plants are not trouble-free.

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Officials say plans are under way to restart Iowa's only nuclear power plant soon.

The Duane Arnold plant near Palo, just west of Cedar Rapids, was shut down on Monday after power was lost to some plant components, including water pumps.

Spokeswoman Renee Nelson says some electrical relays are being replaced.

And from Japan. Coverup? What Coverup?

TOKYO - Cover-ups at Japanese nuclear plants have dented public trust, but the government looks set to forge ahead with plans to boost reliance on nuclear power, already providing almost one-third of the country's energy needs.


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