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Senator Cogdill issues statement after water conference committee issues report without Republican input

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on September 10, 2009 at 8:40 am

From the website of Senator Dave Cogdill:

“Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto) today issued the following statement after the water conference committee submitted its report without Republican input:

“The conference report is an unbalanced package of bills that ignores the need for a reliable water supply and only caters to the interests of extreme environmentalists. These bills will guarantee that we never improve the failing condition of California’s water system. We had hoped that the Democrats had listened to the numerous hours of public testimony before drafting their conference report but it appears they haven’t heard the cries of farmers, farm workers, businesses and residents throughout the state. As Republicans, we wholeheartedly agree that we must fix the fragile Delta while at the same time bolstering our economy. This package of bills disregards the co-equal nature of these goals and will do nothing to create jobs and keep water flowing in this state.”

Cogdill, who also serves as the vice chairman of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, has carried comprehensive legislation for the past three and a half years focusing on water supply, conveyance and Delta protection.”

September 10, 2009 · Filed Under Water Legislation

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    [...] *9/9/2009: From the website of Senator David Cogdill, (R-Modesto), vice-chairman of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee: The conference report is an unbalanced package of bills that ignores the need for a reliable water supply and only caters to the interests of extreme environmentalists. Via Aquafornia. [...]

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