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Originally published: June 19, 2011 6:40 AM
Updated: June 19, 2011 10:54 AM
By The Associated Press  MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press)

Quick ReadNew report shows early chaos at Japan nuke plant

(AP) -- A new report says Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear plant was so unprepared for the disaster that workers had to bring protective gear and an emergency manual from distant buildings and borrow equipment from a contractor.

The report, released Saturday by plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co., is based on interviews of workers and plant data. It portrays chaos amid the desperate and...

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