Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20110323:06:51:00
Have been close calls in the united states. since 1990, there have been four critical instances identified by the nrc at nuclear reactors in south carolina, ohio, and three of those plants where the critical instances have happened have actually had their licenses extended, so, you know, the idea that safety problems are only happening in japan is not true. we've definitely had our share here in the united states. >> kate, let's take the example, the yankee nuclear plant, justì% has been online since 1972, which is 28, 39 years. a spokesman says i think the nuclear regulatory commission has d...