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Democrats block data centers bill, derailing Senate GOP bid to act on affordability ahead of midterms

todaySeptember 30, 2026

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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.

​ 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. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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