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We were here doing a story on the reactors. hes concerned about his congregation. >> you hear that there is a lot of related cancer. maybe respiratory and circulatory things going on with them. you know, why is there so much in such a small population? >> reporter: the community fears contamination from the nearby nuclear power plant and an old weapons facility. a super fund toxic site across the river. in 1991 the national cancer institute studied counties near facilities and found no increased...

Have been built, cancer rates have risen by 25%. but the study doesnt say why. earlier i showed you the picture of annies brother, hyram, who died in 2008. after we left the church, we immediate hyrams wife, janie. >> why? you know, how could -- i mean, for him to be the type of man he was, how could this just happen like that and so quick. >> reporter: i talked to a few people at the bible study who said they didnt want the new reactors in. how did you feel? >> well, i dont think anybody really...

How are you doing? >> nice to meet you. >> thank you. nice to meet you too. >> reporter: right away she introduces us to a local reverend. he knew we were here doing a story on the reactors. he is concerned about his congregation. >> you hear there is a lot of cancer, related cancer, maybe respiratory and circulatory things that is going on with them. why is there so much in such a small population? >> reporter: this community fears contamination from both the nearby nuclear power plant and an o...