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The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, Scott Furgeson, sparked controversy by suggesting opposition to a $2 billion data center comes from people living in 'shitty houses' and rentals. A woman in the conversation pushed back, emphasizing the opposition includes 'working class' residents.
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