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Data Centers Could Sink Republicans in November Midterm ElectionsRepublicans are confronting a political liability over data centers as voter concerns about rising electricity bills intensify ahead of the November midterm elections, according to party strategists. [1] Senate Democrats blocked legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) that would have required states and some utilities to consider a standard…
Benz Won’t Be Banned Under Chinese Car Bill, but Aston Martin and Lotus Could BeThe Fight Over Who Gets Shut Out Sponsor Bernie Moreno says Mercedes-Benz won't be banned, but talks on how to protect it are still open. Volvo, Aston Martin and Lotus remain exposed because Geely owns or backs them. Rand Paul, the lone holdout, says he'll step aside if Mercedes comes out of the bill. By Mercedes-Benz will be exempted from a Senate…
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midtermsThe Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43.  The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a…