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How outlets cover John Thune R · SD · SEN · Oct 1, 2026
John ThuneR · SD · SEN
How outlets cover Thune · Oct 1, 2026
Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill fails
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The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House but failed in the Senate, prompting Chuck Schumer and John Thune to blame each other. The dispute centers on whether data centers should be required to cover energy costs for surrounding communities.
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Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill failsThune accused Senate Democrats of opposing the bill to deny Republicans an election-year win.CRED —BAL 55 PORTRAYS THUNE: NEUTRALTHENATIONALDESK STORYTHENATIONALDESK · REPUBLISHED BY WHAM, KECI, WJAR2, WJACWhen each side covered it
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