Democrats block data centers bill, derailing Senate GOP bid to act on affordability ahead of midterms
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-led bill to combat rising energy costs driven by the data center boom, thwarting a last-ditch effort by Republicans to show they are taking voter concerns about affordability seriously.

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10 viewpointsSenate Democrats block GOP bill aimed at lowering electricity costs tied to data centers
‘Ineffectual participation trophy’: Senate Democrats reject bill to shield taxpayers from cost of data centers
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Senate Democrats Block Ratepayer Protection Act Aimed at Shielding Families From Data Center Costs
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