“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordSeptember 7, 2023
The cost of water is rising. Household water and wastewater bills have increased 160 percent since 1998.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California
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Senator Padilla highlights the significant increase in water costs over time.

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