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Bill Gates Expresses Optimism for Nuclear Power Project

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Bill Gates, the renowned Microsoft founder, recently shared his optimism about the future of a groundbreaking nuclear power project led by his energy company, TerraPower. Speaking on “Face the Nation,” Gates highlighted the strong bipartisan support for nuclear energy, which he believes will ensure the project’s progress regardless of political shifts in Washington.

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