Josh Hawley calls for nationwide pause on data center construction

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is joining progressive Democrats seeking a construction pause until Congress guarantees taxpayers will not face higher utility bills, according to Politico. Gizmodo reports that he wants Senate Republicans to make a nationwide moratorium one of their priorities over the next six weeks.

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• Politico: Hawley backs nationwide data center moratorium

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PO Politico Hawley backs nationwide data center moratorium · By Nico Portuondo and Amelia Davidson 1:32 PM

GZ Gizmodo High Ranking Republican Joins Dems To Back Nationwide Data Center Moratorium · Ece Yildirim 6:13 PM

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