Democrats deny GOP a midterm win by blocking Husted data center bill
Senate Democrats blocked a bill on Wednesday meant to shield households from energy costs tied to data centers, denying Republicans a win ahead of the midterm elections. The Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), fel
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Senate Democrats blocked a bill on Wednesday meant to shield households from energy costs tied to data centers, denying Republicans a win ahead of the midterm elections. The Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by Sen.
Jon Husted (R-OH), fell three votes short of the 60 needed to overcome a filibuster and begin debate. All but four […]
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