What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure.
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Bryan Lynn,
CBS News,
29 Sep. 2026
Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy.
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