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Politics● LowSep 30 · Sep 30, 2026, 5:51 PM

Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs

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Senate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn't go far enough.

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