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Republicans Confront a Data Center ‘Shitstorm’ in the Midterms

Husted is seeking Senate passage of a bill he says could protect consumers from data-center energy costs.

Republicans Confront a Data Center ‘Shitstorm’ in the Midterms
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Sen. Jon Husted is seeking Senate approval for a bill addressing data centers’ energy costs as Republicans face voter backlash over the facilities. Democrats argue the proposal is optional and would not ensure lower bills.

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Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN

Sponsor of the Ratepayer Protection Act

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator criticizing Republicans’ approach to data-center and AI regulation

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose support for data-center projects is cited as political context

Elijah Crane
R · AZ-2

Representative criticized by Nez over data-center tax breaks

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader criticizing Husted’s bill

Tom Barrett
R · MI-7

Representative and candidate emphasizing his disagreement with the president on data centers

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who suggested locating data centers in rural areas

Sherrod Brown
Former U.S. Senator (D-OH)

Democratic Senate candidate opposing Husted

Democratic House candidate pledging to seek the reversal of data-center tax breaks

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator defending the political case for Husted’s bill

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