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Article on Energy and Infrastructure Project Cancellations

January 19, 2026

See this recent article from The Electrical Worker about energy and infrastructure projects that have been canceled, postponed, or threatened since the beginning of last year.

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/canceled-the-white-houses-236-billion-assault-on-blue-collar-jobs/?ref=ew

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