Bush Urges More Nuclear Plants Be Built ; Asks Congress to Offer Tax Breaks for Hybrid, Clean-Diesel Vehicles

The Record, Bergen County, NJ › April 28, 2005

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WASHINGTON - President Bush called for construction of more nuclear power plants and urged Congress on Wednesday to give tax breaks for fuel-efficient hybrid and clean-diesel cars. He also said he was powerless to bring down high gasoline costs.

Calling the problem one of not having enough energy supplies to keep pace with demand, Bush said technology will provide the answer in the long run by allowing development of more domestic energy sources.

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Bush Urges More Nuclear Plants Be Built ; Asks Congress to Offer Tax Breaks for Hybrid, Clean-Diesel Vehicles

"Technology is the ticket," said Bush, calling today's tight energy markets "a problem that has been years in the making" and will take time to resolve. He said he w...

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