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Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan Introduces Bill Requiring Local Approval for Data Centers Amidst District Opposition

Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan introduced the "Local Control Protection Act" to require local approval for data center construction in Pennsylvania, citing ongoing opposition in Archbald and Lackawanna County. The bill, currently stalled in committee, aims to empower local communities against large corporations. Critics note Bresnahan's prior pro-data center stance and stock holdings in data center companies.