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FirstEnergy had big stake in tainted nuclear plant bailout

by Associated Press
| August 27, 2020 5:03 AM

CLEVELAND (AP) — FirstEnergy Corp. was once blamed for its part in triggering North America's largest blackout nearly 20 years ago. Now, the multistate power company is again facing intense scrutiny — this time for its role in an alleged $60 million bribery scheme that has ensnared one of Ohio’s most powerful politicians.

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