Voluntary ratepayer protection bill blocked in Senate again
Thune defended the bill on the Senate floor and accused Democrats of blocking it for political reasons.
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A Senate procedural vote to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act fell short, 57-43, leaving the bill stalled. Supporters say it could shield utility customers from data center costs; Democrats criticized its voluntary approach.
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