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Virginia Official Opposes Utility Deal; JetBlue Wins Slots

“A utility merger opposed by a politician? Shocking. Next, the sun rises. Investing.com says JetBlue won final FAA approval to take over Spirit's LaGuardia slots.” — Dale Bearman, on air

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  • Bloomberg.comVirginia Lieutenant Governor Opposes NextEra-Dominion Deal
  • Investing.comJetBlue wins final FAA approval to take over Spirit’s Laguardia slots

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, it smells like a foreclosure and ambition. I bought three bottles. Bloomberg reports Virginia's Lieutenant Governor opposes the NextEra-Dominion utility merger.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA utility merger opposed by a politician? Shocking. Next, the sun rises. Investing.com says JetBlue won final FAA approval to take over Spirit's LaGuardia slots.

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The story so far

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  2. NextEra Deal Faces Virginia Backlash; Schneider Buys PTC · Financial Times
  3. NextEra's $67B Dominion Deal Faces Virginia Backlash · Investing.com
  4. Virginia Fair Tests a Nine-Term Incumbent; Flock Camera Fight Goes Nat · Washington Examiner
  5. Virginia Official Opposes Utility Deal; JetBlue Wins Slots (this story)
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