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  "id": 8281927,
  "title": "Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/virginia-tightens-data-center-restrictions-amid-political-backlash-8281927",
  "topic": "tech",
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  "published": "2026-09-18T18:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/virginia-tightens-data-center-restrictions-amid-political-backlash/articleshow/134341790.cms"
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  "summary": "Virginia, which has the largest concentration of data centers in the world, unveiled plans that include banning non-disclosure agreements and imposing clean energy mandates on the projects.",
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        "title": "Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia",
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