This the same story. Everyone is standing around with their hands out, waiting for the cash.
How all these experts on radiation and decommissioning got their education, I have no idea, but people continue to give them creditability. It is silly.
Let the people who have the knowledge and training do their job. I realize you want to keep the big money flowing into Vermont, but you stopped that when you closed the plant.
Get over it - it's done!
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