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Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and ALAN FRAM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday night to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda.

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https://www.denverpost.com/2021/07/28/infrastructure-deal-senate-suddenly-acts-t…

Power outage impacts about 6,000 Xcel customers in west Denver

A power outage hit west Denver Wednesday evening, killing the lights — and the air conditioning — for about 6,000 people, a spokeswoman for Xcel Energy said.

On a 100-degree day, the power outages were reported around 6 p.m. near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard, according to Xcel’s outage map. Company spokeswoman Michelle Aguayo said the outage was caused by a piece of damaged equipment and that crews were at the site making repairs.

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https://www.denverpost.com/2021/07/28/west-denver-power-outage-xcel-customers/

Chi Chi Gonzalez goes on COVID IL, misses Rockies start

COVID-19 has left the Rockies’ rotation in a state of flux.

Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez, who was scheduled to start Wednesday night’s game at the Anaheim Angels, was scratched when he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The right-hander didn’t necessarily test positive for the virus, so it’s unclear how long he’ll be unavailable.

Rookie left-handed reliever Lucas Gilbreath started in Gonzalez’s place in a “bullpen game.” Gilbreath found out he was going to start Wednesday afternoon. He was expected to pitch two innings.

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https://www.denverpost.com/2021/07/28/chi-chi-gonzalez-goes-on-covid-il-misses-r…