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Politics, gas snuff out Indian Point
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed a major political victory today after announcing the closure of the aging Indian Point nuclear plant, less than 30 miles north of New York City.
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Hannah Northey, E&E News reporter
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed a major political victory today after announcing the closure of the aging Indian Point nuclear plant, less than 30 miles north of New York City.
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