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Indian Point hearings intensify clash on nuke plant

A view of part of the Indian Point

Photo credit: Faye Murman | A view of part of the Indian Point nuclear energy facility in Buchanan. (May 9, 2012)

The battle of Indian Point escalates Monday as a three-judge panel gavels the start of monthslong hearings to determine the fate of the controversial nuclear power plant.

Plant advocates and foes are expected to come out in force to the public hearings at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown.

At issue: whether the Buchanan plant's two reactors, both nearing their 40-year age limit,...

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