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Power Consumption

The growth of the "New Economy" has led to a new debate over how the internet is affecting power consumption in the U.S. Some researchers say there's a growing demand for electricity that threatens to outstrip our supply. Most experts disagree and say the Internet is actually reducing power consumption by making businesses more energy efficient. As Larry Abramson reports, both sides of the debate are finding a home in the current political campaign.

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