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controversial issue





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Addressing the controversial issue of data-center power needs and their impact on residential bills, PG&E said each gigawatt of data-center demand could save the average customer 1% on their monthly bill, under certain conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Illegal fishing has been a controversial issue in Somalia for many years.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2024

Called a “retreat,” the closed-door meeting traditionally takes up any controversial issue any leader would like to raise.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2023

I know it’s a controversial issue within law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2023

Commencing in 1925 and continuing until his death, Mr. Nelson served on the Joint Commission on Holy Matrimony, which dealt with the highly controversial issue of divorce.

From Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati by Warren Crocker Herrick




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