Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 15:06:27

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Jun 11, 1997 (?Reuter) - Swedish Parliament voted
overwhelmingly in favor of phase out of nuclear energy,
beginning with the first closure of a reactor in July next
year. Swedish buisness and trade unions were opposed to the
move by the Secial Democrats and the Center Party.

Jun 11, 1997 (UPI) - The Big Rock Point, Michigan,  nuclear
plant, operating since 1962 and therefor the longest operating
station in the U.S., will be shut down at the end of August.
Consumer Energy, the operator, blamed financial reasons for
the move, but said the closure would not effect electricity
rated, as $170 million were saved to cover decommissioning
costs.