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Why Biden isn’t taking a side in the Colorado River dispute - yet
FromPOLITICO Energy
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On Tuesday, the Biden administration took a step toward being able to
force water delivery cuts on states that rely on the drought-stricken
Colorado River. But it declined to take a firm stance on whether
California or Arizona should bear the brunt of potential water cuts. The
crisis is a political minefield for the administration. The Interior
Department is trying to turn up the pressure on the states in hopes of
accelerating their negotiations and reaching a resolution themselves.
POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details and politics behind the
Interior Department's decision.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
force water delivery cuts on states that rely on the drought-stricken
Colorado River. But it declined to take a firm stance on whether
California or Arizona should bear the brunt of potential water cuts. The
crisis is a political minefield for the administration. The Interior
Department is trying to turn up the pressure on the states in hopes of
accelerating their negotiations and reaching a resolution themselves.
POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details and politics behind the
Interior Department's decision.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Released:
Apr 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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