TVA
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tax on value added: a sales tax imposed by member nations of the Common Market on imports from the U.S. and other countries.
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U.S. Government. Tennessee Valley Authority: a three-member board, created in 1933, charged with developing the Tennessee River and its tributaries to promote their use for inexpensive electric power, irrigation, flood control, navigation, etc. Since 1933 many projects have been constructed, including numerous dams.
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Her daughter, Sarah Lépine, told local broadcaster TVA Nouvelles on Monday she was seated behind the pilots when the plane landed.
From BBC
The company is working with the Tennessee Valley Authority, a public utility known as the TVA, on that project.
From Barron's
In a statement, the TVA said “we look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to unleash American energy and provide energy security for the nation.”
From Barron's
The TVA has not, however, made a final investment decision on whether it will move ahead with building the reactors.
From Barron's
The TVA owns property there at a site known as the Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station.
From Barron's
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