SHOCK: Utility bills top mortgages...
Joe Biden was blamed by the current White House for underlying energy issues and regulations affecting the coal industry.

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Despite President Trump's campaign promise to halve energy costs, West Virginian utility bills are skyrocketing, often exceeding mortgages as the state doubles down on aging coal infrastructure while resisting cheaper energy alternatives.
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