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Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers

Washington Post Tech Thursday 17 September 2026, 21:00 UTC By Theodoric Meyer 1 min read
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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) blocked passage Thursday of a bill meant to lower electricity prices, denying Republicans a legislative victory less than seven weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESenator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) halted passage of a proposal that had passed the House by an overwhelming margin.

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) blocked passage Thursday of a bill meant to lower electricity prices, denying Republicans a legislative victory less than seven weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESenator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) halted passage of a proposal that had passed the House by an overwhelming margin.
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