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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
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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.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge". The right frames it as "Interior Department Approves Colorado River Water Reductions in 3 States".
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CenterFederal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report
Right / center-rightInterior Department Approves Colorado River Water Reductions in 3 States
Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts
The Trump Administration has released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada are expected to cut their water use from the river.