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Iowa City debates N arms plant plan impact
The Burlington Iowa area faces a public debate over locating a nuclear weapons assembly plant. Mayor Rigdon opposes the move citing safety and local impact while union leaders back the potential jobs. A councilman sees substantial economic benefits though a church group warns of risks.
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Burlington
Iowa
Iowa City
Art Campney
First United Methodist Church
Campney
Citizens For Peace
Sembly
Department of Energy
Amarillo
Texas
Middletown
Energy Department
Pantex
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Hanford Reservation
Richland
Wash
Lowell Bauer
Wayne Cain
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Cain
Jerry Rigdon
Lam