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Senator Helms Finds Strange Bedfellows in River Fight
Washington AP Sen Jesse Helms R NC leads bid to nullify Appalachian Power Co federal license for twin hydro dams on the New River in Virginia mountains amid broad opposition from conservatives while winning support from environmentalists state officials and the Interior Department The bill cleared the Senate Interior Committee with four Republicans opposing and Helms predicts about 60 votes in the Senate The opposition cites energy shortages and utility needs Helms plans a vote within weeks and notes heavy backing for the project from AFL CIO President Meany and Appalachian Power Co The Captiol exhibit on New River lore featuring artifacts crafts music and cider will be in the Senate Caucus Room today
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Washington
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Senate
Helms
Appalachian Power Co
Virginia Mountains
North Carolina
Senate Interior Committee
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Interior Department
Appalachian Power
American Electric Power Co
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Robert Morgan
D-N.c
Sam Ervin Jr
Senate Caucus Room