Jim Costa actually said...

We need the raw materials we get from mining to expand our economy and build the infrastructure we need.

Costa emphasizes the importance of mining for economic growth and infrastructure.

02/25/2009

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our water allocation for the production of food is a national security issue.

In the fiscal appropriations for 2022, we have water-related resources at $1.7 billion plus.

So, we have oversubscribed the river, and that is part of the challenge here.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill would add to that another $5.35 billion.