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A retired U.S. Navy commander and other experts argue that the security claims are unfounded, as these issues were addressed during the permitting process.

The project's permit was granted after a multiyear review involving numerous federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

Members of Congress and other officials are demanding a clearer explanation for the stop-work order on the nearly completed project.

When retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold heard that the Trump administration had ordered work to stop on Revolution Wind , the 65-turbine offshore wind farm being built off Rhode Island, he said he was surprised and disappointed.

Lippold , who was commander of the USS Cole when it was attacked by Al Qaeda in 2000, was baffled by the government’

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