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The construction of new nuclear facilities, however, remains fraught with complications. The Nuclear Power 2010 Program initiated by President George W. Bush aimed to stimulate new reactor construction, but only two initiatives progressed far enough to complete construction—one being the Vogtle expansion, which faced staggering delays and exorbitant costs. As the nuclear landscape struggles to attract investment, the prospect of building significant new reactors is becoming increasingly bleak.