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“font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;”> and their people recovering from the natural disaster that hit in the form of a 9.0 earthquake and tumultuous tsunami. Not only are the Japanese reeling from this double shot of disaster, they are under high alert for a meltdown from several nuclear reactors.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Two weeks ago the Wall Street Journal found Americans favored cutting subsidies for nuclear power more than education, environment and health care. In 1976, Missouri voters statewide decided 2-to-1 that Missourians should not be charged upfront for construction costs of a power plant until it actually produces electricity.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>In order to get Callaway 2 built, Ameren Missouri and its allies in the electric co-ops will need to obtain federal loan guarantees, which may not be there, and have the state Legislature repeal a consumer protection law, which will not be easy. And legislators will be responsible for the ensuing rate hikes, which will not be palatable. Ed Smith Missouri Coalition for the Environment