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The Maryland Public Service Commission voted 3-2 to approve Exelon's controversial acquisition of Pepco Holdings Inc. Friday, saying Exelon's reputation for service excellence was the deciding factor.

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Exelon said first-quarter profit exceeded expectations, in part due to strong performances by PECO, Baltimore Gas and Electric and Constellation Energy.

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Supporters and critics of the takeover of Pepco by Exelon are churning out newspaper opinion pieces, resolutions and public relations campaigns as the last holdouts to the deal approach deadlines to render decisions.

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PJM and utility officials said yesterday they are still investigating what caused the failure of a 230-kV transmission line that briefly cut power to the White House and much of the D.C. area Tuesday afternoon.

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Exelon CEO Christopher Crane testified on the company's proposed takeover of Pepco to the D.C. PSC, while the company still faces opposition in Maryland.