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“The senator from Ohio and I agree on one thing, AI data centers can mean higher costs for American families, and in a lot of places they already do. … I don't think it's enough to just take their word for it. It's not enough for us to tell states to consider making data centers pay for grid updates. Rather than voluntary pledges or suggestions to states, Congress needs to pass real legislation with real teeth.
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