Poor cooperation among utilities fueled blackout, executive say

Wednesday, September 3, 2003

WASHINGTON -- A breakdown in communication and cooperation among Midwest utilities contributed significantly to the worst power blackout in U.S. history, a utility executive has told congressional investigators.

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