Oi assembly says yes to restarting reactors

Oi : Japan | May 14, 2012 at 9:04 AM PDT

Source: Japan Times

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The assembly made the decision in consideration of the economic damage that a prolonged suspension could cause and conveyed its view to Oi Mayor Shinobu Tokioka later in the day. The mayor will make a decision on whether to approve the restarts after reflecting on the assembly's conclusion and the results... FULL ARTICLE AT Japan Times

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