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James Talarico Targets Data Centers Over Texas Energy Bills, Water Crisis

The Democratic Senate candidate has argued that companies should bear the costs associated with data center projects.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 2:00 PM

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Newsweek· Oct 15, 2:00 PMJames Talarico Targets Data Centers Over Texas Energy Bills, Water Crisis

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