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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
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What happenedFederal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
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Left / center-leftFederal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
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