1.0 link 126858 <![CDATA[McCain's Nuclear Plan Could Cost $315 Billion]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/16/mccains-nuclear-plan-coul_n_126858.html John McCain's plan to revive the U.S. nuclear power industry with 45 new reactors may cost $315 billion, with taxpayers bearing much of the financial risk.

The Republican presidential nominee wants the plants built in time to help the U.S. meet a 29 percent increase in electricity demand by 2030. Industry estimates put their cost at $7 billion each. Barack Obama, McCain's Democratic opponent, is less specific about his plans, saying he wants to ``find ways to safely harness nuclear power.''

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